Council Members in this Study Group: 63
This study group may include experts knowledgeable on topics such as automotive manufacturing and dealerships, after market distribution, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, convenience stores, supermarkets, packaged goods manufacturing, department stores and discounters, jewelry and cosmetics, hotels and resorts, restaurants, casinos, and the travel industry, among others.
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Jeffrey SegalVP Culinary Research & Concept Development, Ops.
Riese Restaurants![]()
Jeffrey Segal is the Vice President of Culinary Research & Concept Development, VP of Ops at Riese Restaurants, where he has worked since 2001. Riese Restaurants are a multi-concept franchisee with over 150 units, located in the New York Metro area. Riese...
President and Operating Partner
Circle C Corporation![]()
Robert "Lee" Carroll is the President and Operating Partner of Circle C Corp, an independently owned and operated franchise of Papa John's Pizza, where he has worked since 1994. He owns eight restaurants in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania area. Mr. Carroll...
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May 14, 2008
Two more years....... | money.cnn.com
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.
Lessons from the American automobile industry OR how to increase traffic and go broke
April 24, 2008
Domino's, Pizza Hut square off over specials | pizzamarketplace.com
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.
So You Think Commodities Are An Issue...
April 14, 2008
World Bank echoes food cost alarm | news.bbc.co.uk
Food costs will continue to rise. Demand for grains and protien will mirror demand for energy and other raw materials. Restaurants feel the pain.
Breakfast Wars or Building daypart/increasing sales
March 2, 2007
Fast-food rivals suit up for breakfast war | www.usatoday.com
Building sales with existing labor
Staying in touch/compete with rivals
Retaining consumers while offering new menu items
March 1, 2007
Krispy tries a whole-wheat doughnut | www.nrn.com
Management don't understand what drives sales/profit
Donuts are not the answer
Beverage programs and daypart are the keys
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Experts in the Leisure & Lodging Council | 4887 |
| Restaurant Consultants | 178 |
| Direct Mail Marketing Experts (North America) | 434 |
| Direct Mail Marketing Experts | 473 |
| Pizza Hut Franchise Owners | 13 |
| QSR Franchisees | 75 |
| Steak House Experts | 11 |
| Experts in the Leisure & Lodging Council and Automotive Council | 142 |