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Famous Dave’s: A Quarter Century of BBQ Evolution

Modern Restaurant Management

We had leadership from the heart program, Hog Heaven University, a certified Pitmaster program and a train the trainer program. Al Hank : Our smaller footprint restaurant concepts will feature technological innovations including tabletop ordering and kiosks for convenience. In the beginning we had a huge commitment to training.

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MRM Plant-Based: by CHLOE in Canada and Hardee’s Goes Beyond

Modern Restaurant Management

The Exhibition will showcase hundreds of the latest innovations in plant-based living for the industry to review, taste and trial. Toronto's vibrant and diverse community paired with their innovative food scene makes for the perfect destination for our first location in Canada. and Plant Based News. by CHLOE Expands into Canada.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-January 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Comfort food and innovation are pairing up on this year's list of what's hot in trends and creations coming to diners from restaurant kitchens. CBD snacks and sweets appeared in the dessert category and CBD-infused foods and beverages are in the top 5 culinary innovations. With its leadership turnover, Placer.ai

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MRM People & Places: Azteca Foods Celebrates 50 Years and State Dish Showdown

Modern Restaurant Management

“They have both displayed thought leadership and an unwavering commitment to driving results and performance throughout their careers. She joined Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits in Arizona in 2000 and went on to serve as Vice President & General Manager for the state’s Fine Wine Division.

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MRM Franchise Feed: flip’d and the Juicey Awards

Modern Restaurant Management

The brand’s commitment to each guest service experience is the focal point of upcoming menu innovation, value-based choices, and a portfolio of new organic food and beverage educational content. The timing is right and here we are, opening new markets by extending an innovative strategy so entrepreneurs can develop with confidence.”

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Best Restaurant Podcasts for 2020

Marketing4Restaurants

Secret Sauce’s episodes on Menu Engineering received a lot of traction which also covers The Restaurant Innovation and Creativity Model, Menu Engineering For Fun And Profit and Using the BCG Matrix to increase the profitability in your Restaurant. Restaurant Unstoppable. Horst Schulze On The 24 Standards Of Service.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Under Barb’s leadership, TSFR’s Del Taco restaurants consistently broke system wide sales records and TSFR was named franchisee of the year two years in a row. Barb joined TEAM Schostak in 2000 as District Manager for Burger King. Restaurant and Chef and Leadership award categories will continue to have no fees for entry.

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