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Chain Leader Executive Briefing November 13, 2008
In this edition: Surviving the Downturn: Expansion Podcast... Singing the Borrowing Blues... Restaurant Chains Face Political Challenges in 2009... Deal, Interrupted... Common Spices, Processed Foods... Save Time and Money by Outsourcing... Shrimp Market's Sea Change... Profiles in Growth: Southside Fish & Clam...
November 13, 2008
Top Features
Surviving the Downturn: Expansion Podcast

Listen in on the latest installment of R&I and Chain Leader's series of weekly podcasts addressing the challenges posed to foodservice by the economic slowdown. Week 5: Operators and leading industry experts discuss expansion strategies. read more...

Singing the Borrowing Blues

With credit markets tightening as a result of the current financial crisis, franchisors and franchisees of emerging restaurant concepts will likely have trouble meeting their development agreements. Those who can find willing lenders will be required to put up more equity--and more information--to get their hands on a loan. read more...

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Restaurant Chains Face Political Challenges in 2009

As a new president takes office, lobbyist Rick Berman prepares to take on the issues that could hinder the restaurant industry such as union activity and animal-rights legislation. read more...

Chain Leader’s Blog Bytes

Deal, Interrupted
The restaurant industry runs on deals, writes Lane Cardwell. But how do you deal when there is no money? read more...

Common Spices, Processed Foods
Customers staying home can create their own "authentic" restaurant meals, writes Chain Leader's David Farkas. Or can they? read more...


Industry Buzz
Virus Video Helps Build Traffic
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, sandwich chain Erbert & Gerbert's created a unique way to blow out the candles, and generated 1.5 million hits. read more...
Ray Kroc: A Hero of Capitalism
The Heroes of Capitalism site honors those who built wealth the good old American way. read more...

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How to Grow to 100 Units
Save Time and Money by Outsourcing
Outsourcing is a cost-effective solution that frees up operators to focus on managing their companies. Consultant Kevin Moll lists five functions chains should consider outsourcing and the steps involved in working with them. read more...
Shrimp Market's Sea Change
Shrimp Market is out to prove that shrimp is no longer just for special occasions. The quick-service restaurant chain says it offers high-quality shrimp at affordable prices and is ready to expand to new markets. read more...

Coming from Chain Leader
Going Green?
Check out the free webcast on how to build sustainable, energy-efficient restaurants. read more...
What to Watch
Chain Leader's December issue will look at what to watch in 2009. Not a subscriber? read more...

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Franchise Developer
Profiles in Growth: Southside Fish & Clam: After taking over Southside Fish & Clam 25 years ago, Tony Gambino and his brother and co-owner, Sal, have decided to take the franchising plunge.
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