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The Fillis Bistro, operated by Brownstone Restaurants, Inc., is a fine dining restaurant that caters to those with discerning taste. The executive chef was trained in France and only uses the highest-quality organic ingredients. He even grows his own herbs in a garden behind the restaurant so he can serve the freshest food possible. Restaurant sales for the Fillis Bistro have leveled off over the last couple of years, and Brownstone is trying to determine the best method for expanding the business. Management has discussed several ideas for expansion, including increasing off-premise catering sales, opening a second operation, and scrutinizing costs to cut back expense, but they cannot agree on anything. Brownstone Restaurants, Inc. owns and operates over 20 restaurants on the east coast of the United States. These restaurants include The Fillis Bistro, 6 Mexican restaurants, 5 Chinese restaurants, and 8 Greek restaurants. All of the restaurants are operating at optimal levels and reaching budgeted financial projections. 1. Utilizing the information covered in this chapter, list all growth options available to Brownstone Restaurants, Inc. 2. Analyze each expansion option and discuss the positive or negative impacts they could have on the restaurant’s operations. 3. Which expansion option would you recommend to Brownstone Restaurants, Inc. and why?