Alan J. Liddle

Managing Editor, Special Projects
Nation's Restaurant News

Phone: 831.422.1744 Address: 36 Quail Run Circle, #100-F, Salinas, CA 93907

Alan J. Liddle's duties include research and analysis for the Top 200, an annual three-year look at the U.S. sales, units and revenue of leading foodservice chains and companies. Liddle, who joined NRN in 1984 after working for daily and weekly newspapers and restaurants, also helps develop content for NRN conferences and webinars and reports on operations, technology and food safety. A graduate of Cal State Fullerton, he is married, with sons, 19 and 14.

Articles by Alan J. Liddle
Top 100: Notable newcomers to the ranking
Baskin-Robbins, Qdoba, Cheddar's make list
Index: Year-over-year restaurant traffic growth slowed in 1Q
North America traffic rose 2.4% in 1Q
A look behind Sonic's Groupon test
A Sonic franchise head discusses the developments
Jamba 1Q same-store sales rise nearly 13%
Company reported lower losses and significantly higher sales
Biglari calls for removal of Cracker Barrel board members
Letter calls for removal of executive chairman Michael Woodhouse
IT in 3: Former OSI exec Bill Allen on guest self-order systems
Bill Allen discusses his involvement in HubWorks Interactive
Denny's logo
Denny's COO Robert Rodriguez leaves company
Family-dining chain says it will rethink the position
Ruth’s Hospitality buybacks, sales trends boost outlook
Ruth's bybacks grab attention from analysts and investors
Wines from Burgundy stand out at RN74
Wine is the star at Mina Group concept
Einstein Noah names chief restaurant officer, outlines growth plans
Brian L. Unger promoted as chain looks to expand
Biglari Holdings buys $4.6M in Cracker Barrel stock, holds nearly 16% of company
Biglari Holdings Inc. spent $4.6M to acquire nearly 16% of Cracker Barrel
How digital menu boards help drive restaurant sales
Cutting edge visual displays were showcased at the Digital Signage Expo
Subway TV & Radio expands in the U.S.
Sandwich chain joins McDonald’s as biggest digital signage players
Growth Chains: Freshii 
Health-oriented operator revamps concept, menu to promote popularity.
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