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Chain Leader Executive Briefing July 23, 2009
Executive Q&A: Morton's Edie Ames Says No to Casual
July 23, 2009
Top Features

Tuxedoes and starchy service defy current dining trends, and that's OK with Morton's The Steakhouse, where, despite tumbling sales, it's business as usual. read more...

The new federal minimum wage takes effect on Friday, June 24. The restaurant industry's lowest paid workers--except those who are tipped--will receive $7.25 an hour, a rate 11 percent higher than the current $6.55. read more...

While business leaders anticipate sales increases in 2010, restaurants experience the steepest traffic declines in 28 years. read more...

Chain Leader’s Blog Bytes

The Top 10 Things I’ve Learned About Restaurant Marketing
Meet Karen Brennan, branding expert, restaurant-industry veteran and new Chain Leader blogger. read more...

MCD's Same-Store Sales Picture in July
David Farkas takes a look at McDonald’s recent results from the perspective of franchisees. read more...

Maybe it Really Is All About the Roosevelts, Baby
The kids are still talking about the “full length” Taco Bell commercial that ran during the All-Star game. What’s the appeal? read more...

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Industry Buzz
What do "30 Rock" and Oprah Winfrey have to do with chains? Take this challenging restaurant chain quiz from Restaurants & Institutions. read more...
Take a fast-food combo meal, deconstruct it, use the ingredients to create haute cuisine, post online. Brilliant! read more...

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How to Grow to 100 Units
Small restaurant chains are attracting landlords like never before. But before jumping at the next great site, they might want to borrow ideas from the big boys. read more...
When it comes to growth, restaurants need help now more than ever. Maybe that's why operators are keen to share their favorite books and offer reasons why small chains should read them, too. read more...
Beautiful Brands International announced today the addition of Caz's Chowhouse to its portfolio, the company’s first casual-dining concept. read more...

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