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Reference no. 688-004-1
Published by: London Business School
Published in: 1988
Length: 19 pages
Data source: Field research

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

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