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An Eater’s Guide to the Most Retro-Chic Ski Towns in the Alps

EATER

But since 2000, artists, architects, and restaurateurs have been helping Bad Gastein find its spirit again. The casual, swinging ’60s vibe is evident in the hotel’s dining concept too: Rather than a seated dinner, guests enjoy a nightly buffet meant for mingling. By the ’70s, the town lost its luster and abandoned its grand hotels.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-January 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

The best performing segments during Q4 (and those that achieved positive same-store sales growth) were family dining, fine dining and upscale casual. Upscale casual also achieved positive sales growth during Q4 but experienced a small dip in sales for the entire year compared with 2018. For more information, click here.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Chicken Sale-d Chick and The Dolly Llama and This Is It! to Franchise

Modern Restaurant Management

Chicken Salad Chick has 137 locations throughout 16 states predominantly in the Southeast and is a leading fast-casual restaurant company. The fast-casual restaurants also feature homemade pimento cheese and egg salad, as well as fresh sides, soups and desserts. Terms of the deal are confidential. ” German Donor Kebab Growth. .

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Best Restaurant Podcasts for 2020

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An in-depth interview with Craig Shelton, CEO of Shelton Hospitality Group, CEO of Aeon Hospitality Consulting, and founder of King’s Row Coffee, an instructor at Princeton University and winner of the 2000 James Beard Award for Best Chef adds up to his profound description. Donald Burns listed them as: Recruit better. Onboard better.

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MRM People & Places: Game On at Walk-On’s and Gingerbread Houses for Humanity

Modern Restaurant Management

A team of 18 FIU students aid in recruiting year-round through outreach, interviews, and on-site volunteer management, working closely with Festival event managers on event staffing details. “I want to show people that hibachi and ramen can be just as thoughtful and delicious in a casual setting,” said Liang.

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New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

Barb joined TEAM Schostak in 2000 as District Manager for Burger King. Module 4: Recruitment and Onboarding. The Miami-based fast-casual chain is the latest brand to attract growth capital from Mercato Partners’ $200 million Savory Fund, which was created to back promising emerging restaurant concepts. .”

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MRM People & Places: Maki Madness and Pancakes for Life

Modern Restaurant Management

Founded in 2000, Abe and Christina Ng wanted to give Miami something it didn’t have at the time – a neighborhood Japanese restaurant for sushi lovers that served delicious fresh food at good prices. . The elevated culinary destination is set to open at 2000 S. Sushi Maki Ocean Tempura. Junction Food Hall Rendering.

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