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Executive Q&A: Roark Capital Franchises Swap Stories
July 14, 2009
   
IN THIS ISSUE: Executive Q&A: Roark Capital Franchises Swap Stories...Technology Adds Speed Plus Service... Top 400 Chain Restaurants of 2009... More from Chain Leader and R&I
Executive Q&A: Roark Capital Franchises Swap Stories
Steve Romaniello knows that different industries have a lot to learn from each other. The managing director of Atlanta-based private-equity firm Roark Capital Group saw it himself when Roark brought together executives from its 14 franchise companies. The summit included time for functional groups to share best practices.
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Technology Adds Speed Plus Service
Einstein Noah Restaurant Group is introducing technology that saves customers time and stress without sacrificing service. During lunch rush, the restaurants send employees to the back half of the queue with a "line buster," a remote, hand-held ordering device. Orders are ready by the time patrons reach the cashier.
DATA POINT

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Percent of food that is thrown away in the United States each year, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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Top 400 Chain Restaurants of 2009
Restaurants & Institutions presents its annual ranking of the 400 largest restaurant chains by systemwide food-and-beverage sales. See the full ranking and segment breakdowns, plus take the Top 400 Quiz.
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