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Posted May 15, 2008
South Korea Likely to Delay U.S. Beef Imports- Minister
Analysis of: South Korea Likely to Delay U.S. Beef Imports- Minister | www.forbes.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
The protest in South Korea could be a sign that once beef trade does restart with the country that demand could be slower than originally thought.  However, there may be a bigger issue occurring with beef trade at the moment that is impacting the price we pay for beef at home. 
Posted 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. 
Posted May 12, 2008
McDonald's is positioned perfectly
Analysis of: McDonald's U.S. Sales Rebound | online.wsj.com
Author: Rick Kowalski, Chief Operating Officer It's A Grind Coffee Franchise LLC
- The economy is working in favor of McDonalds. - Recent menu additions (coffee) are adding to average check.
Posted May 9, 2008
Restaurant Margins Hammered
Analysis of: Restaurants Feel Sting Of Surging Costs, Debt | online.wsj.com
Author: Rick Kowalski, Chief Operating Officer It's A Grind Coffee Franchise LLC
- Commodity prices are rising and distribution costs are up. - Consumers are not willing to accept menu price increases.
Posted April 29, 2008
Restaurants Feel Sting Of Surging Costs, Debt
Analysis of: Restaurants Feel Sting Of Surging Costs, Debt | online.wsj.com
Author: GLG Member Program 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...
Posted April 29, 2008
Restaurateurs turn to sale-leaseback deals to convert assets into capital for expansion
Analysis of: Restaurateurs turn to sale-leaseback deals to convert assets into capital for expansion | www.nrn.com
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
There are better ways to raise capital to fund operations and growth than divesting precious real estate assets.  The cash flow implications of sale-leaseback transactions are daunting over the long haul, and will ultimately have a negative impact on many operators.  Restaurateurs should resist...
Posted 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.
Posted April 16, 2008
World Bank echoes food cost alarm
Analysis of: World Bank echoes food cost alarm | news.bbc.co.uk
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
Commodity price increases will hit both large and small restaurants hard.  The key will be how they respond. The logical response is that they reduce portion sizes.  Portion sizes are already overwhelming and food waste is business cost.   Reducing portion sizes will be a health and...
Posted April 15, 2008
World Bank echoes food cost alarm
Analysis of: World Bank echoes food cost alarm | news.bbc.co.uk
Author: GLG Member Program Contributor
The rise in food prices is likely to put enormous pressure on emerging market inflation and lead to increased political instability.
Posted 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.  
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