Chain Leader Top Stories en-us http://www.chainleader.com Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its Terms of Use (http://www.chainleader.com/info/CA6460402.html) Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:48:05 PDT http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6705383.html?rssid=278 In a still-bleak economy, industry observers predict restaurant chain discounts will continue to rise while alcohol sales tumble. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:06:00 PDT http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6704066.html?rssid=278 Restaurant chains rely on limited-time offers for driving customer traffic, but they struggle with forecasting supply-chain needs and measuring results. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6703793.html?rssid=278 Wherein NPD Group Vice President Harry Balzer predicts that frozen pizza will be part of the new "foodservice" landscape. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:42:00 PDT http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6703025.html?rssid=278 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. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:43:00 PDT http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6699873.html?rssid=278 According to Web-site traffic on chainleader.com, these are the top articles for the month of September 2009. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:35:00 PDT http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6699669.html?rssid=278 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. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6697970.html?rssid=278 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. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:02:00 PDT http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6697628.html?rssid=278 Real-estate veteran Tom Jednorowicz, co-founder of better-burger concept Meatheads, explains the site-selection method for the restaurant chain. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6697469.html?rssid=278 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. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:26:00 PDT http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6697343.html?rssid=278 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. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:37:00 PDT http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6686054.html?rssid=278 It's football season, and it's also announce-your-company's-NFL-sponsorship-status season for restaurant chains. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6686261.html?rssid=278 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. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6686447.html?rssid=278 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. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6686880.html?rssid=278 Quick-service restaurant chains dominate the top of the list of Franchise Direct's Top 100 Global Franchises. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6686871.html?rssid=278 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. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6686882.html?rssid=278 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. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6686774.html?rssid=278 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. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:18:00 PDT http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6676840.html?rssid=278 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. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:18:00 PDT http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6675670.html?rssid=278 The restaurant chain's franchise chief, Andy Gunkler, is counting on restaurant closures and franchisees to support the expansion effort. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:12:00 PDT http://www.chainleader.com/article/CA6672921.html?rssid=278 The restaurant-chain executive gripes menu labeling language in the health-care reform bill in the House is unfair to large players. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:08:00 PDT