Chain Profiles
Each article provides in-depth profile on an emerging or innovative chain, focusing on the restaurant layout, menu and how foodservice equipment works with these attributes to deliver service to consumers.
Georgio’s Pizza Slices Up the Chicago Pizza Market
- Published on Monday, August 08, 2011
Brian Coli, co-owner of this emerging Chicago-area chain, talks about what it takes to be successful in today's pizza segment, including equipment, labor and more.
Hungry Howie’s Pizza has an Appetite for Growth
- Published on Monday, August 08, 2011
Endeavoring to become a national player in the über-competitive pizza segment is not for the timid. Nevertheless, it's a goal that Hungry Howie's Pizza has set out to accomplish by taking its core strengths — freshly made, flavored-crust pizza to-go — to market in new, strategic ways. The Michigan Heights, Mich.-based chain has rolled out a new prototype, freshened up its look, established new marketing initiatives and tightened up its operations to reduce costs, ensure consistency and enhance speed of service.
Mama Fu’s Asian House
- Published on Monday, August 01, 2011
A small chain with big plans, Mama Fu's Asian House is set to sizzle in the burgeoning Asian fast-casual segment.
Rex's by Beautiful Brands International
- Published on Tuesday, June 07, 2011
A small kitchen footprint allows this revitalized fast-casual concept to produce a limited menu featuring fried chicken, sides and bread.
Rex’s by Beautiful Brands International
- Published on Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Genghis Grill: Kahnquering Growth, One Bowl at a Time
- Published on Monday, May 02, 2011
Leveraging a more efficient unit prototype this Mongolian barbeque chain takes a steady approach to growing its business.
Chain Profile: Penn Station East Coast Subs
- Published on Friday, April 01, 2011
Developing a footprint to maximize return on investment, this fast casual chain ensures that it can efficiently offer a distinctive menu that is freshly prepared in an open kitchen.
Chain Profile: WOW Café & Wingery
- Published on Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Fazoli's Key Players
- Published on Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Fazoli's Facts of Note
- Published on Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Chain Profile: Fazoli’s
- Published on Tuesday, February 01, 2011
Featuring a production area that's one-third smaller than its older restaurants, the new Fazoli's prototype maximizes efficiency and minimizes throughput time and staffing levels.
