Contemporary Business 18 April 2013 The first Five Guys restaurant opened in 1986 in Arlington Virginia founded by Janie and Jerry Murrell The name Five Guys was inspired by Murrell’s five son’s Matt, Jim, Chad, Ben, and Tyler which are currently involved in the business. Matt and Jim travel visiting over 1000 locations, Chad oversees the training of new employees, Ben is in charge of selecting the rapid growing franchisees, and Tyler is in charge of running the bakery department. Most Five Guys
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1． Ben & Jerry use their business tool to track the ingredients when the customer calls with a complaint or with questions. They can look up specific pint of the supplier’s products such as milk, eggs whether it meet the quality. By using the BI tools, they can need how to meet the customer’s needs by using access and analyze the customer information from many different departments to improve their products and quality. 2． In my opinions, the information cleansing is important for California
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Running head: BEN & JERRY'S Ben & Jerry's Ben & Jerry's It’s a well known fact that when Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield started their business, their main objective was to introduce a company that prided themselves on a good product with fair prices and by also showing great appreciation towards their customers and community. Ben & Jerry’s has become a household name over the years and their approach to business in comparison with other companies had a great deal to do with their success
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This 75 point assignment consists of a written paper of three to five pages (plus a separate page for your sources) that allows you to explore an aspect of the public relations field. The paper is due at the start of class on Friday, April 5. Topic Selection and Approval: You will be able to choose the topic of your paper, but only one person is allowed to select each topic. Thus, early approval is more you are likely to get your first choice. Topic requests must come to me no later than class time
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Here is a list of the top Broadway shows of the season: Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, A • Walter Kerr Theatre • Tony Award winner Jefferson Mays (I Am My Own Wife) plays eight roles in this frisky musical romp set in Edwardian England about a line of heirs, family money — and homicide. • When Monty Navarro finds out he is eighth in line to inherit a dukedom, he decides to eliminate the other seven heirs standing in his way — all played by one incredible actor. This witty music-hall
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customer, I can watch my burger being made to ensure it is as I requested. “When the customers start lining up, they distribute free, unshelled peanuts to please waiting customers. “These peanuts have now become a trademark” (Yu, 2009, p. 2). Jerry Murrell stated “Treat that person right, he’ll walk out the door and sell
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franchise is one of the fastest growing chains in America (Better Burgers Starts to Sizzle in Canada, 2012). Five Guys’ Burger and Fries sets itself apart from other fast food chains by using quality ingredients and keeping a constant core menu. Jerry Murrell, founder and owner says the business plan from the start is still the business plan today. “Sell a really good, juicy burger on a fresh bun. Make perfect French fries. Don't cut corners.” (Welch 2010) There are advantages to a family-owned
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Dr. Etido Akpan Business 508 – Contemporary Business January 27, 2013 What started out as a simple beginning has become a successful venture. Jerry and Janie Murrell told their children they either had to go to work or go to college. Five Guys Burgers and Fries, named for the owners’ five sons, was the brain child of two parents, Jerry and Janie Murrell, whose two oldest sons decided they would rather run a business than go to college. They found the best way to compete in the fast food
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Dung Le MKTG 351 Prof. Kondo ICE CREAM ASSIGNMENT Questions 1. In a typical southern California grocery store, what percentage of annual sales can be attributed to ice cream and frozen novelties (such as ice cream bars, packaged ice cream cones, etc.)? How did you come up with your answer? Answers: 6% of annual sale can be attributed to ice cream and frozen novelties, because ice cream and frozen novelties are considered as desserts not main meal, not the healthiest choice; they can be
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