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What Lay Ahead for Restaurant Chains
Chain Leader's guide to 2009 presents the people, places and trends that will shape the chain-restaurant industry in the comi

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Portable Training: Jamba Juice Tests iPods

Menu Development: Mind the Gap

Technology Keeps Track of Sushi

Product Development: What's in a Name

Menu Development: Filling Holes

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Executive Q&A: Dunkin' Brands' Jon Luther Passes the CEO Torch
The chief executive shares insight into the decision to hire former Papa John's CEO Nigel Travis, the timing and what he'll focus on going forward at Dunkin' Brands.
Wing Zone Named Chain Operator of the Year
Foodservice Equipment & Supplies lauds Buffalo-wing restaurant chain Wing Zone, citing a commitment to sustainable growth and a well-thought-out equipment package.

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The Claim: To Eat Better Phase Out Fast Food

California: Worker Laws at Issue in Budget

Cell Phones Track Pizza Orders

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Lane Cardwell, Industry Veteran, Trend Watcher
December 15, 2008
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Coffee Trends

Fresh-Brewed News: Current articles from national media outlets on coffee topics.

Consumption Trends: 37% of adults aged 18 to 24 drink coffee, up from 31% the prior year.

Pick a Pairing: Many coffee aficionados are curious to learn how their favorite blends match up with food. Restaurants have the opportunity to teach them.

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What Lay Ahead for Restaurant Chains

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Red Lobster Fuels Its Menu with Wood-Grilling

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Social-Networking Skills:
Krystal turns to social-networking tools to get people talking about the quick-service restaurant chain's food.

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How To Grow To 100 Units

Upstarts: Elevation Burger's Higher Purpose: Elevation Burger says its commitment to being a carbon-neutral company that serves healthful, organic fare should set it apart in the crowded premium-burger segment as it embarks on franchised expansion next year.

Save Money and Time by Outsourcing: Consultant Kevin Moll lists five functions chains should consider outsourcing and the steps involved in finding and working with an outsourcing company.

Outsourcing Lends a Helping Hand: Restaurant operators talk about the functions they outsource as they expand their upstart chains.

Upstarts: ZED451's World View: ZED451 has broken away from its Brazilian churrascaria roots in favor of a concept that focuses on international flavors and guest-focused hospitality.

Full Coverage: How to Grow to 100 Units