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Chain Leader Executive Briefing September 25, 2008
September 25, 2008
Top Features

Cozymel’s new pay-at-the-table system is reaping benefits above and beyond customers appreciative of the credit-card security it offers. The technology has sped service, increased sales and cut labor costs. read more...

Askar Brands, parent of quick-service chains Papa Romano’s, Mr. Pita and Stucchi’s, is preparing to compete on a global level. It hired big-gun executives, refined the concepts, offered co-branding options and recruited area developers. read more...


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As Congress debates a $700 billion bailout of the country’s largest investment banks, Chain Leader looks to money manager Roger Lipton for a restaurant perspective on the financial crisis. read more...

 
Chain Leader’s Blog Bytes

Your $700 Billion at Work
Senior Editor David Farkas looks at Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke’s Congressional testimony, calls for prayer. read more...

The Thrilla in Vanilla
The classic taste is the just the beginning of ice cream flavors and concepts. Lane Cardwell checks out the scene. read more...


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Industry Buzz
Bloomberg asks American CEOs about the $700 billon bailout and finds they blame Wall Street for its own troubles. read more...
Restaurants & Institutions celebrates Consumers’ Choice in Chains by sharing what makes them winners. read more...

How to Grow to 100 Units
Smashburger has jumped into the better-burger category with its updated spin on the iconic burger, a team of restaurant veterans and $15 million in capital. read more...
No matter how sound and profitable a small, growing restaurant chain is, sometimes it just doesn’t have the resources to move to the next level. One option is to sell to a larger company that has more capital and expertise. read more...
The South Florida casual-dining chain succeeds by buying failed locations at bargain prices, negotiating with suppliers and focusing on frequent diners. read more...

Coming from Chain Leader
Chain executives will gather at Chain Leader LIVE 2008 to share execution ideas for a tough business climate. read more...
CKE’s Brad Haley is up next in our Toque Radio podcast series. Tune into recent interviews. read more...

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