All GLG News Analyses Filed Under: Restaurants

Consumers are astute, will use both labels and web sites for research. mobile phones are used in Japan and Norway to take a picture of a pixle type code on packaging and send it to the brand owner, they then e-mail back total history/ingredient list for consumer or text the same info. Consumers join...

At the start of the year, we predicted 10 major trends for 2007: five, good, five bad.  In this article, and the remainder of this series, we will give you a mid-year update on those trends.

Is Triac the right buyer for Wendys?  What Important considerations beyond purchase price must be considered?

Much as been said about Wendy's problems and steps taken to upright the ship.   There are several areas where things are now being put into place. Marketing is doing it right!

McDonald's in Canada is upgrading decor and new products. New product offerings are changing the concept of QSR. 

Will the South accept grilled chicken?  Although grilled chicken is not new to the South El Pollo Loco, now regional in California is betting on it.

Early in 2007 I published a series of 10 articles on what lies ahead for restaurants in 2007. Beginning today I will update all 10 between now and the end of the year based upon what I predicted earlier. I will post all 10 in strategic relevance.

Restaurant M&A activity will continue to proliferate, though in a different model than predicted by many analysts earlier this year.  Private equity buyers seem far less interested in the restaurant space than was anticipated, partly due to macro developments, partly due to industry trends. ...

Wendy's has not been the same since founder Dave Thomas passed away. I feel that there will be a hostile take-over of Wendys as there management team isn't as strong  as it used to be. Wendy's definetly needs some guidance to compete against the big burger chains. They are falling way behind McDonalds,...

The result of the survey is not really a surprise nor is it a “problem;” it should have been expected. After all, McDonald’s is one of the most recognizable brands in the world. The test was conducted to engender public outcry against the fast food giant.  McDonald's responded with the “appropriate”...