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October 6, 2008
Sonic (SONC) Refranchising: Many Moving Pieces
Analysis of: Sonic: Refranchising Push | reno.wsj.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Sonic's recently announed refranchising push displays many of the issues underway facing the chain restaurant sector. Careful analysis is necessary to execute the plan.
September 19, 2008
Food and other Cost Inflation Effects on Restaurants
Analysis of: Olive Garden and Red Lobster to raise prices- Parent company announce bigger than usual increase to investors | www.msnbc.msn.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
While the end of food inflation is not at hand, restaurants must manage the price/value/promotion relationship cafefully. New factors have emerged this week that will affect restaurants. Some restaurant companies will have earnings shortfalls later in 2009.
September 11, 2008
Recent DineEquity Meltdown Predictable
Analysis of: DineEquity Meltdown Predictable | biz.yahoo.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
The DineEquity meltdown is symptomatic of the risks of doing business predicated on financial engineering. Stock price and The Street were slow to pick up on the risks on this business.
June 20, 2008
Understanding Menu Price Sensitivities - Key to Profitability
Analysis of: Casual chains pressed to cut portions, prices | www.nrn.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Most restaurant companies do not have the right information to make smart pricing decisions.  They need to understand the price sensitivity of every item on the menu. This involves using behavioral research more than the attitudinal research that most restaurant companies favor.
May 14, 2008
No quick fix for food costs
Analysis of: Two more years....... | money.cnn.com
Author: Robert "Lee" Carroll, President and Operating Partner, Circle C Corporation
The causes of food cost inflation aren't about to go away.  Demand in emerging economies for a higher quality and more varied diet will increase, and ethanol production will make it more difficult for producers to respond quickly to the market. 
April 29, 2008
Only The Smarter Restauranteurs Will Survive
Analysis of: Restaurants Feel Sting Of Surging Costs, Debt | online.wsj.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
With the economic conditions the way they are, restaurant companies are scrambling to come up with ways to combat the conditions that are affecting their operations. Commodity costs aren't coming down, so how can they offset higher prices? What strategies should companies be using to survive through...
April 24, 2008
Lessons from the American automobile industry OR how to increase traffic and go broke
Analysis of: Domino's, Pizza Hut square off over specials | pizzamarketplace.com
Author: Robert "Lee" Carroll, President and Operating Partner, Circle C Corporation
Cost of energy, commodities, labor, healthcare and capital continue to rise.  After watching the automobile industry discount itself into near ruin, companies should weigh carefully price wars that may stimulate traffic but push marginal units below profitability.
April 14, 2008
So You Think Commodities Are An Issue...
Analysis of: World Bank echoes food cost alarm | news.bbc.co.uk
Author: Robert "Lee" Carroll, President and Operating Partner, Circle C Corporation
Food costs will continue to rise.  Demand for grains and protien will mirror demand for energy and other raw materials.  Restaurants feel the pain.  
April 14, 2008
Is The Media To Blame For Starbucks Loss Of Appeal
Analysis of: Starbucks New Strategy | topics.nytimes.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Nearly very time you read an article about Starbucks, the media is always adding their nonfactual view on the overall health of the coffee giant. Just because competition comes to town, doesn't always mean they can survive the coffee giant's brand name. Closing down every coffee house to retrain every...
April 4, 2008
Is American Living Going To Survive At JC Penneys
Analysis of: J.C. Penney Guts First-Quarter Earnings Forecast | community.investopedia.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
What and why would the consumer recognize the eagle label? How does American Living price points incorporate into their concept? Who would be their competitors with this new line of clothing?

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