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First Robotic Mobile Restaurant and DoorDash’s Commissary Kitchen

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Steve Snower, CEO of Parts Town for the past 15 years, has led the team that grew Parts Town from five employees and less than $3 million in revenue in 2003 to more than 1,800 global team members and over $650 million revenue today. the number of customers who leave without being seated or greeted). Financial terms were not disclosed.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Bad Ass Gets Bigger and New Prototype for Bagel Boss

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It started with an overhaul of existing branding, packaging and restaurant design for its national franchise stores and then followed with the recruitment of a seasoned senior leadership team. Located in a small strip center that includes a gas station, the restaurant features a drive-thru and 45 seats.

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

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“Providing a sense of community is a top priority in every market we serve,” said Brandon Landry, who founded Walk-On’s in 2003. 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.

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

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In 2001, Bill was promoted to Vice President of Operations overseeing TSFR’s 60 Burger King restaurants; in 2003 he was promoted to Executive Vice President of Operations, Training & Development and Human Resources; in 2006, Bill was promoted to Chief Operating Officer adding the Del Taco brand to his responsibilities.

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Stone Barns Claims It’s Fixing Agriculture. Former Employees Say the Farm Was Plagued by Dysfunction.

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The farm is run by Jack Algiere, who was hired as the center’s first employee in 2003. The enthusiasm was so great that the farm’s leadership gave up their seats so that all of the rank-and-file could experience a dinner at Blue Hill, the restaurant they constantly heard celebrated their work, but where they could not afford to dine.