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Restaurant Chains Face Uncertainty in 2010
In a still-bleak economy, industry observers predict restaurant chain discounts will continue to rise while alcohol sales tumble.
In a still-bleak economy, industry observers predict restaurant chain discounts will continue to rise while alcohol sales tumble.
Buffalo Wings & Rings Is Taking Flight
Emerging restaurant chain Buffalo Wings & Rings rebranded, developed a broader menu less reliant on chicken prices and created operator-support systems, and rebuilt its reputation among franchisees.
Emerging restaurant chain Buffalo Wings & Rings rebranded, developed a broader menu less reliant on chicken prices and created operator-support systems, and rebuilt its reputation among franchisees.
Emerging Chain Still Rock 'n' Roll to Coffee Lovers
As management prepares emerging restaurant chain Rock 'n' Joe Coffee Lounge for expansion--10 units in 2010--the song won't remain the same inside the units.
As management prepares emerging restaurant chain Rock 'n' Joe Coffee Lounge for expansion--10 units in 2010--the song won't remain the same inside the units.
Recession Messages in Advertising: Split Decision
Should you discuss the recession in your ads? Depends who you ask. Many customers have strong feelings--some negative, some positive--about recession messages in advertising.
Should you discuss the recession in your ads? Depends who you ask. Many customers have strong feelings--some negative, some positive--about recession messages in advertising.
Limited-Time Menus Face Limits
Restaurant chains rely on limited-time offers for driving customer traffic, but they struggle with forecasting supply-chain needs and measuring results.
Restaurant chains rely on limited-time offers for driving customer traffic, but they struggle with forecasting supply-chain needs and measuring results.
Executive Q&A: Redefining Foodservice
Wherein NPD Group Vice President Harry Balzer predicts that frozen pizza will be part of the new "foodservice" landscape.
Wherein NPD Group Vice President Harry Balzer predicts that frozen pizza will be part of the new "foodservice" landscape.
Too Poor to Eat Healthy?
Despite the efforts restaurant chains from fast food to fine dining have made to add more-healthful items to the menu, consumers still aren’t buying. Recent research shows that customers cite economic factors as a reason for not purchasing healthful food—or as an excuse.
Despite the efforts restaurant chains from fast food to fine dining have made to add more-healthful items to the menu, consumers still aren’t buying. Recent research shows that customers cite economic factors as a reason for not purchasing healthful food—or as an excuse.
Quiznos Loans Franchisees Capital for Reimage Program
To revitalize its brand, Quiznos is rolling out a new decor package and upgraded training. To get franchisees to buy in, the restaurant chain is loaning them the money.
To revitalize its brand, Quiznos is rolling out a new decor package and upgraded training. To get franchisees to buy in, the restaurant chain is loaning them the money.
Executive Q&A: How a Burger Chain Picks a Site
Real-estate veteran Tom Jednorowicz, co-founder of better-burger concept Meatheads, explains the site-selection method for the restaurant chain.
Real-estate veteran Tom Jednorowicz, co-founder of better-burger concept Meatheads, explains the site-selection method for the restaurant chain.
Audio Q&A: When Two Restaurant Chains Become One
Last month, two restaurant chains, full-service Stir Crazy Fresh Asian Grill and fast-casual FlatTop Grill, merged, becoming 28-unit Flat Out Crazy LLC. "There's no downside to it," President and Chief Operating Officer Greg Carey explains.
Last month, two restaurant chains, full-service Stir Crazy Fresh Asian Grill and fast-casual FlatTop Grill, merged, becoming 28-unit Flat Out Crazy LLC. "There's no downside to it," President and Chief Operating Officer Greg Carey explains.
Menu Trends: Steps Toward Lower Sodium
Salt has always been an easy flavoring strategy at restaurant chains. Culinary Institute of America's Greg Drescher challenges menu developers to try alternatives and is working to help find solutions.
Salt has always been an easy flavoring strategy at restaurant chains. Culinary Institute of America's Greg Drescher challenges menu developers to try alternatives and is working to help find solutions.
Top 10 Articles in September
According to Web-site traffic on chainleader.com, these are the top articles for the month of September 2009.
According to Web-site traffic on chainleader.com, these are the top articles for the month of September 2009.
Executive Q&A: Hamburger Chain Seeks Paradise
Cheeseburger in Paradise President Steve Overholt explains how new ownership, a decent royalty deal and a part-time management team are keys to growth for the once-troubled restaurant concept.
Cheeseburger in Paradise President Steve Overholt explains how new ownership, a decent royalty deal and a part-time management team are keys to growth for the once-troubled restaurant concept.
Kids Eat Free at Boston Market, Almost Without Limits
Boston Market is pulling down free-meal barriers in an effort to boost flagging same-store sales and traffic. Company officials announced today that the restaurant chain would give away two kids meals per adult every day until October 31.
Boston Market is pulling down free-meal barriers in an effort to boost flagging same-store sales and traffic. Company officials announced today that the restaurant chain would give away two kids meals per adult every day until October 31.
Top Global Franchisors
Quick-service restaurant chains dominate the top of the list of Franchise Direct's Top 100 Global Franchises.
Quick-service restaurant chains dominate the top of the list of Franchise Direct's Top 100 Global Franchises.
Consumers' Not-So-Great Expectations
A survey shows a majority of consumers have been impacted by the recession, and they don't expect their situation to return to pre-recession levels.
A survey shows a majority of consumers have been impacted by the recession, and they don't expect their situation to return to pre-recession levels.
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.
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.
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.
It's football season, and it's also announce-your-company's-NFL-sponsorship-status season for restaurant chains.
Top 10 Lessons in Restaurant Marketing
Chain Leader blogger and restaurant marketing veteran Karen Brennan outlines the Top 10 things she has learned so far. For the full report, check out Brennan's blog.
Chain Leader blogger and restaurant marketing veteran Karen Brennan outlines the Top 10 things she has learned so far. For the full report, check out Brennan's blog.
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.
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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.
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