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Chain Leader Executive Briefing August 27, 2009

Executive Q&A: Trouble Behind for Redstone American Grill

In this edition: Executive Q&A: Trouble Behind for Redstone American Grill... P.F. Chang's Gets Back into the Emerging Chains Business... Restaurant Chains Are Ready for Some Football... Culture of Thrift: Beyond Value Offerings... Chipotle's Breakfast Menu... This Domino’s Commercial Delivers... Lime Fresh Mexican Grill Names VP of Development... Asian Restaurant Chains Team Up for Flat Out Crazy... Profiles in Growth: Wing Zone...

August 27, 2009

Top Features

Executive Q&A: Trouble Behind for Redstone American Grill

Last fall, as Redstone American Grill prepared to add four units, a series of misfortunes beset the restaurant chain. Now, after several months of making repairs, co-CEO Craig Oberlander insists casual-dining concept is ready to grow. read more...

P.F. Chang's Gets Back into the Emerging Chains Business

P.F. Chang's China Bistro has loaned $10 million to Fox Restaurant Concepts. The capital will be used to develop True Food Kitchen, a wellness concept featuring local, organic produce and natural meats. read more...

Drive up peak period revenue with mobility
Learn how QSRs are driving top line revenue by using wireless handheld POS technology in the drive-thru line and in the restaurant to take orders and payment carside during peak periods. Full Application Brief

Restaurant Chains Are Ready for Some Football

It's football season, and it's also announce-your-company's-NFL-sponsorship-status season for restaurant chains. read more...

Chain Leader’s Blog Bytes Culture of Thrift: Beyond Value Offerings Karen Brennan sees a second-generation value play that’s more nuanced and branded. read more... Chipotle's Breakfast Menu David Farkas looks at the new menu at a Chipotle airport unit. read more... This Domino’s Commercial Delivers Check out the new commercial that pits Domino’s accountants against chefs. read more...
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How to Grow to 100 Units

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill Names VP of Development

The South Florida restaurant chain hired former Starbucks director of new store development to grow the brand. read more...

Asian Restaurant Chains Team Up for Flat Out Crazy

The merger of restaurant chains Stir Crazy Fresh Asian Grill and FlatTop Grill results in 28 restaurants in eight states with more scheduled to open by year end. read more...

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