Subject category:
Production and Operations Management
Published by:
London Business School
Length: 19 pages
Data source: Field research
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Abstract
The American owner of one of London's most successful restaurants considers how his personal role might need to change if he was to open additional restaurants in the UK and overseas. Was such an expansion programme the best way of capitalising on his success? The case involves issues of management style and personal goals in addition to more general strategic and operations management issues.
Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 1979.Geographical setting
Region:
Europe
Country:
United Kingdom
Featured company
The Chicago Pizza Pie Factory
Employees:
51-200
Industry:
Food, entertainment
Featured protagonist
- Bob Payton (male), Owner
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Abstract
The American owner of one of London's most successful restaurants considers how his personal role might need to change if he was to open additional restaurants in the UK and overseas. Was such an expansion programme the best way of capitalising on his success? The case involves issues of management style and personal goals in addition to more general strategic and operations management issues.
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Time period
The events covered by this case took place in 1979.Geographical setting
Region:
Europe
Country:
United Kingdom
Featured company
The Chicago Pizza Pie Factory
Employees:
51-200
Industry:
Food, entertainment
Featured protagonist
- Bob Payton (male), Owner