GLG News by Direct Mail Marketing Experts (North America)

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy

Famous Dave's To Test Fast-Casual Prototype

August 2, 2011

Famous Dave’s will open a fast-casual prototype that may ultimately boost the chain's domestic build-out by 100 locations."They believe you make your best decisions when you have options that apply to today’s environment, and this is a significant opportunity for the brand to get into some second-tier markets and round out some others."

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy

Starbucks To 'Go Hard And Go Fast' In Growth Opportunities

August 2, 2011

Debuting new retail products such as K-Cups (single-serving coffee) and new flavors of Via instant coffee.Encouraging the growth of Tazo teaMoving forward with the new three-region global management structure.

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy

Cheesecake Factory Debuts 'SkinnyLicious' Menu

August 2, 2011

The Cheesecake Factory, a restaurant known for its heaping portions and epically long menu, has expanded its lower-calorie offerings with the new "SkinnyLicious" menu.The new menu, set to debut August 9 with a five-week rollout, features almost 50 dishes under 590 calories, with small plates and appetizers all under 490 calories and five "Skinny" cocktails under 150 calories. The menu will be available at all 151 locations and will include dishes such as the SkinnyLicious hamburger and Asian chicken salad.

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy

Subway's 'Healthy' New Bread Will Include Vitamin D & Calcium

August 2, 2011

Subway, the world's biggest food chain by the number of outlets, has just announced plans to start adding vitamin D and calcium to the bread it uses in its sandwiches. One sandwich-worth of bread will now contain 30% one's daily value of vitamin D and 20% one's daily value of calcium, roughly the same as a glass of milk. The change affects all Subways' breads except English muffins and flatbreads.

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy

Hardees & Carl Jrs. Looking Good

July 29, 2011

Recent results show that Hardees continued TV ads are driving traffic to their locations. Carl Jrs. is lagging somewhat behind, but there is a big difference between west coast ( Carl Jrs. ) and east coast ( Hardees )

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy

Chili's Performance Is Better Than It Looks

July 28, 2011

Although comp numbers are down a little, traffic is actually up at most restaurants.Because of the new promotional items and so-called "meal deals", the average ticket price is down which in turn has lead to a minimal decline in comp numbers.

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy

Whose Leading The Dollar Discount War?

July 27, 2011

Between Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, and Dollar General, one might ask how many stores can the country hold with these Dollar Discount concepts?Between the big 3, who is leading the way and why?

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy

Buffalo Wild Wings Looks To Expand

July 27, 2011

Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. reported Tuesday healthy second-quarter growth in 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 and aims to hit an earnings growth goal of 20 percent for 2011.Things are looking good for the wing chain as they gear up for the upcoming Football season.

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy

BJ’s Boosts Sales With Low-Cal Dishes & More Beer

July 25, 2011

Low-calorie menu items and offering more beer on tap helped boost sales in the second quarter for BJ’s Restaurants Inc., During the quarter, BJ’s introduced a line of lower-calorie items called Enlightened Entrees, and expanded the number of beer taps in restaurants.

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy

Chipotle To Start Serving Breakfast?

July 25, 2011

Chipotle only serves Breakfast at one location and that is in an airport, but the customers really like it and this could spur them to expand the offerings across the country.With the already overly cannabalized Breakfast offerings from many restaurant chains, there will be winners and losers, and Chipotle is a winner.

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