News and trends on the chain restaurant industry, including company profiles, chain expansion reports and chain operating reports, acquisitions and sales, and personnel announcements.
Sonic Announces Executive Reorganization By FE&S Staff, 4/23/2008 8:40:00 AM Sonic Corp. announced several promotions within its top management as well as realignment to the operational structure of the company. The changes take effect May 1. More
Chain Operating Report By FES Staff - 07/23/2008
CBRL, Ruby Tuesday and other chains report operating results.
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Chain Expansion Report By FES Staff - 06/17/2008
Einstein Bros. and other chains release expansion information.
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Chain Operating Report By FES Staff - 06/17/2008
New IHOP corporate name, Landry’s acquisition and more.
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Cracker Barrel Names New VP Restaurant Operations By FES Staff - 06/03/2008
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store promoted Nicholas Flanagan to vice president of restaurant operations. In his new role, Flanagan is responsible for restaurant operations at all 576 locations, and will supervise the company’s 10 restaurant regional vice presidents as well as the restaurant operations administration team.
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WhichWich Superior Sandwiches By Donna Boss, Contributing Editor - 06/01/2008
An interactive sandwich concept requires basic and durable equipment that allows staff to assemble, toast and bag 51 varieties of Wiches efficiently so each order is filled in less than five minutes.
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Whataburger Announces New Regional Director of Operations By FES Staff - 05/28/2008
Whataburger Restaurants LP, a Corpus Christi, Texas-based operator of 700-plus made-to-order burger restaurants, promoted Maureen Miller to regional director of operations for the chain’s Southeast region. She will lead more than 30 restaurants throughout Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida, among other duties.
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Chain Expansion Report By FES Staff - 05/28/2008
Brinker, Uno and other chains release expansion information.
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E&S Segment Spotlight: Pizza E&S As more consumers are strapped for cash, they’re turning to pizza as an economical option for dining out, and at the same time, operators are going back to pizza’s roots, serving authentic-style, Italian pies.
Facility Design Project of the Month Dos Caminos, Las Vegas This glitzy version of the NYC restaurant, Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino with over-the-top design and a menu of upscale Mexican cuisine thanks to an efficient, new kitchen.
FOH photos, B.R. Guest Bar & kitchen photos, JEM Consulting Group; Tim McDonald
Chain Profile: Which Wich Superior Sandwiches Founder and CEO Jeffrey Sinelli “chooses the superior vibe” as part of his mission for the five-year-old, upscale quick-service chain.
Photos courtesy of Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
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