Chain Leader's "How to Grow to 100 Units" site is devoted to helping entrepreneurs and young chains get to the next level. We connect you with other young chains and more experienced operators to help accomplish your goal.

The Roundtable
Chain Leader gathered chain operators from up-and-coming chains and established concepts to share the trials and tribulations of growth. They talked about the fundamental issues they have addressed with expansion including brand development, recruiting and financing as well as the missteps and lessons they learned along the way.
Click here for a recap with video clips from the roundtable.

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