The company, a fast-growing casual-dining chain and a leader in the grill and bar space, operates 700 company-owned and franchised restaurants across 41 states.

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How, he wondered, could his chain become a leader in the fast-growing health food movement?

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By supplying algorithms to balance all the variables of a supply chain, such as product prices, stock levels and customer demand, they are following in the footsteps of i2, the market leader in supply-chain management.

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Smart Balance on Aug. 3, acquired Glutino Food Group, the leader in the gluten-free food chain.

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