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Articles in May, 2009 issue of Chain Leader

• Food trends for recessionary times: consumers are turning to comfort food but lighter beverages.(CONSUMER PULSE)
  by Chapman, Mary Boltz
• New: emerging chains: the home for emerging restaurant chains looking for growth strategies and tactics, and for those looking to learn from some innovative up-and-comers.(on the WEB)
• Forward March: regional casual-dining chain The Greene Turtle is not letting the recession break its stride.(UPSTARTS)
  by Chapman, Mary Boltz
• Seasons eatings.(CO-BRANDING)
  by Farkas, David
• Buying and selling.(UPFRONT)
• Poor grades for 'America's Unhealthiest Restaurants'.
• Going green: fast and easy steps.(VIDEO)
• Menu like MacGyver: adaptive use or inventive tinkering, chefs get creative with what they've already got in the kitchen to make new menus.(NEW PRODUCT PIPELINE)(Cover story)
  by Rogers, Monica
• Uno's virtual gift cards capture more info.
• Winning is everything: sales contests for new menu items drive productivity and build relationships with customers.(HUMAN ASSETS)
  by Farkas, David
• Getting buy in: franchisors explain how to keep franchisees abreast of and enthused about new menu items.(FRANCHISE MANAGEMENT)
  by Farkas, David
• Breakfast on the run.(PRODUCT SOURCE)
• It's in the bag.(PRODUCT SOURCE)
• Vendor exchange.
• Pulling together: rolling out a limited-time menu at Hooters of America for March Madness proves to be a team sport.(VIP Radio)(Interview)
  by Farkas, David
• Caution: falling prices.(Editorial)(Column)
  by Chapman, Mary Boltz
• Tipping point: menu rollouts fuel excitement, but they can also disrupt operations unless they address the situation with planning and analysis.(HOW TO GROW TO 100 UNITS)
  by Farkas, David
• Defying the Odds.(GROWING STRONG)(Papa Murphy's and Buffalo Wild Wings)
  by Farkas, David
• How do you spell relief? Quid pro quo.(ON THE MONEY)(Steve Wagenheim )(Interview)
  by Farkas, David
• Paying less to fewer workers.(HUMAN RESOURCES)(Brief article)
  by Chapman, Mary Boltz
• Dressed for dinner.(UPFRONT)(Miss USA contestants at the Buca di Beppo)(Brief article)
• Seasonably cool: as the temperature climbs, beverages go light and cool at restaurant chains of all stripes.(LIQUID MEASURE )
  by Farkas, David
• Tracking device: data from distributors helps International Dairy Queen Track Promotions and keep restaurants amply supplied.(TECHNOLOGY)
  by Bertagnoli, Lisa
• All a-twitter: a tiny social-networking tool proves a powerful--and free--way for restaurants to reach avid fans.(TECHNOLOGY)
  by Bertagnoli, Lisa
• Food fight: captain D's built on the reaction to one ad campaign to create another, all aiming to generate interest in its revamped menu.(STORYBOARD)
  by Littman, Margaret
• Spaghetti equity: Fazoli's promotes its new pasta dishes across the media landscape.(MARKETING)
  by Littman, Margaret
• Top choices.(PRODUCT SOURCE)(Tyson pizza toppings)
• Sale away.(PRODUCT SOURCE)(First Data FD200)(Brief article)
• Fit to be fried.(PRODUCT SOURCE)(Pour'n Fry NT cooking oil)(Brief article)
• The great divide.(PRODUCT SOURCE)(Manitowoc Versa Drawer)(Brief article)
• Certifiable flavor.(PRODUCT SOURCE)(Natural Certified Angus Beef )(Brief article)
• Breezy style.(PRODUCT SOURCE)(Chef Works Signature Series)(Brief article)