Chain Leader - July 01, 2009

Cover Story

Emerging Restaurant Chain: Pro on Protein
Meal-replacement shakes are the mainstay of Protein Bar, a new quick-service restaurant concept from former packaged-food-industry manager Matt Matros.

Departments

Consumer Pulse

Consumer Research: Service and Satisfaction

Editorial

Steal This Magazine

How to Grow to 100 Units

Required Reading for Growing Restaurant Chains

Product Source

All-Around Players: Meatballs
Prime Time: Certified Angus Beef
Give Earth a Hand: Compostable Gloves
Work & Roll: Refrigerated Prep Table
Baby Grands: Baby Bakers Potatoes
Ace the Serve: Bartender Training
Get the Green Light: Energy-Efficient Lighting
Time and Time Again: Entry Timer
I Hear You Knocking: Back Door Management System

Upfront

Should Restaurants Be Wary of Anti-DUI Technology?
Executive Q&A: Start with the Basics
Burger King Brand Ambassadors Spread Chain's Message
Mergers Expert Reveals the Truth about True Mergers

Upstarts

Emerging Restaurant Chain Tilted Kilt's Uplifting Service

VIP Radio

Audio Q&A: Roark Capital Franchises Swap Stories

Features

Food Safety

Beyond Back-of-the-House
Food Safety Transparency, Dot Gov
Good Food-Safety Practices to Go
Dolce Hotels and Resorts Tackles H1N1 Flu Risk
Consumers Trust Grocery Store Food, but Percentage Is Slipping

Growth Strategy

To Landlords Recruiting Restaurants, Small Is the New Big
Real-Estate Leases: Avoiding Death by Clause

Human Assets

Employee Retention: Looking Within for Answers
Fast-Food Franchisee Considering Micro-Loans for Hourly Employees

Liquid Measure

Convenience Stores' Beverage Edge
What's Fresh Is Frozen on Restaurant Chain Beverage Menus

Marketing

Restaurant Marketing: Outside Looking In

Restauratour

Restaurant Design: Stealing Home

Technology

Personal Appeal: Technology and Service
Technology Adds Speed Plus Service

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