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TODAY'S FEATURED STORIES                 November 17, 2007

Five years after Wendy’s bought Cafe Express from founders Lonnie Schiller and Robert Del Grande, the business partners in July repurchased the fast-casual bistro concept. Schiller talked to Chain Leader about what he and Del Grande learned from Wendy’s, how they plan to fine-tune Cafe Express and the other concepts they are working on. More

Profitable Partnerships with Suppliers
While a growing company inspires suppliers to knock on your door, how chains work with them after they knock is crucial to getting the best long-term bargain. Here are 10 tips on how chains can create a profitable relationship with suppliers. More
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Giving Back
73% of chains encourage employee participation in volunteerism (People Report). How philanthropy can aid retention.
DAVE'S DISPATCH
Reneging on a Living Wage
Senior Editor David Farkas feels a lot less guilty about avoiding tomatoes this winter since growers reneged on their deal with tomato pickers.
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TECH 2.0
Drive-Thru: Signed and Delivered
Many of Tim Horton’s most loyal customers never set foot in the store. To communicate better with those guests and build loyalty, the 3,078-unit chain based in Oakville, Ontario, Canada, installed digital screens on posts prior to the menu board at the drive-thru. More





HOW TO GROW TO 100 UNITS

How to Grow to 100 Units logo - Chain Leader Piece of the Pie
The Cravery introduces America to its hand-held, portable pot pies.

Capital Ideas for Growing Chains
Operators share how growing chains can gain access to financing.

Full Coverage: How to Grow to 100 Units

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Roles in the Family vs. Roles in the Family Business
Solving Financial Communication Problems at Home
Do You Need A Year-End Financial Checkup?
When Parents’ Long Term Care Costs Drain Their Finances
 


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