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Terrell Alger, Retail & Restaurant Consultant

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Panera Bread's Customers Say It's OK To Raise Prices

June 6, 2011

Panera's customers say raise prices and they will still keep comingIs the brand that strong and is this a gamble?

Chicke Fitzgerald, Chief Executive Officer

Chicke FitzgeraldChief Executive OfficerSOLUTIONZ HOLDINGS What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Jet fuel climbing again - annual impact to airline industry could be $60 billion

June 6, 2011

Sustainable profits holds key to future of aviation (and the GDS, OTAs, Casinos and Hotels) | www.breakingtravelnews.com

This week's price of aviation jet fuel is $130.2, up 51.5% from one year ago.  The last time fuel prices were this high was the summer of 2008.  We saw devastating impact to the US travel industry as a result.  IATA expects the impact of the new fuel price average ($127.4/barrel) to result in a $60 billion impact on the global aviation industry.  This doesn't account for the impact on the Global Distribution System (GDS), the Online Travel Agency (OTA), Cruise Lines, Casinos and Hotels sectors.

Chicke Fitzgerald, Chief Executive Officer

Chicke FitzgeraldChief Executive OfficerSOLUTIONZ HOLDINGS What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

AA/Sabre Dispute: All is quiet on the western front..... for now

June 1, 2011

AA/Sabre Dispute: All is quiet on the western front... | distribution-solutionz.blogspot.com

For the time being, June 1st is not the cataclysmic event that had been predicted, but the engines have not been turned off in this game of chicken, at least not just yet. This morning, Travelocity (powered by Sabre) still has AA prominently displayed and the travel management companies that we serve still seem to have AA availability displayed using the normal algorithms in native Sabre.

Terrell Alger, Retail & Restaurant Consultant

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

'Burger King To Get Makeover'

May 31, 2011

First, McDonald's wanted to look like Starbucks. Now, Burger King wants to look like McDonald's. The chain is upgrading and changing both interior of the restaurant and the menu itself.

Chicke Fitzgerald, Chief Executive Officer

Chicke FitzgeraldChief Executive OfficerSOLUTIONZ HOLDINGS What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Distribution Fundamentals: Looking through a single lens can be hazardous

May 28, 2011

Distribution Fundamentals: Looking through a single Lens can be hazardous | distribution-solutionz.blogspot.com

Any first year MBA student already knows that in order to see the profit picture clearly, you need to look at both revenue and cost.If you are charged with understanding the dynamics between travel suppliers and the distribution channels, we recommend you read the full article.In the full article, we review the hazards of not looking at the total profitability picture, which is the current state of play in the GDS/airline battles.

Terrell Alger, Retail & Restaurant Consultant

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Morning Run - Operators Wake Up To Potential Breakfast Sales

May 24, 2011

More than 75% of consumers eat breakfast at home and another 10% don't eat breakfast at all.Only about 8% of consumers eat breakfast in restaurants.And this means there are "HUGE" opportunities to increase business at many different concepts.

Terrell Alger, Retail & Restaurant Consultant

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Growth In Restaurant Traffic By Day Part

May 24, 2011

One year does make a big difference as consumers are eating out more and the numbers speak for themselves.Breakfast a year ago -1% 2011 +2%Lunch a year ago -2% 2011 EvenDinner a year ago -4% 2011 +1%PM Stack a year ago -3% 2011 +2%

Terrell Alger, Retail & Restaurant Consultant

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Chains prepare for warm weather with cool drinks

May 23, 2011

As warmer weather approaches, chains will be competing for that "COOL" refreshing drink that continues to drive traffic to competing restaurants.This segment continues to grow each and every year and is competitive as the coffee business in the winter months.

Terrell Alger, Retail & Restaurant Consultant

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

McDonalds to speed up growth in China

May 23, 2011

Plans to open 700 stores by the end of 2013This would bring their total presence in China to 2,000 restaurantsPlans to hire an additional 50,000 workers

Terrell Alger, Retail & Restaurant Consultant

Terrell AlgerRetail & Restaurant ConsultantTerry Alger Consultancy What is a GLG Leader?|The Gerson Lehrman Group&reg; (GLG) Leader Program<sup>SM</sup> is our premium Member Program<sup>SM</sup>. Those identified as GLG Leaders are in the top 5% of GLG CouncilRank and have an exclusivity agreement with GLG.

Franchisee unrest at Taco Bell

May 23, 2011

Franchisees concerned about the chain's marketing and value strategy."Lack of public relations" following the lawsuit against Taco Bell questioning the contents of their taco meat.

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