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Olo to be sold to an investment firm in $2B deal

Restaurant Business

Olo was founded in 2005 and works with some 750 restaurant brands. per share for the online ordering and payment company just four years after Olo went public. per share for the online ordering and payment company just four years after Olo went public. Experts say it’s long overdue, but some restaurants are wary of consolidation.

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MRM Research Roundup: To-Go Trends, State of the Plate, and Black Market Reservations

Modern Restaurant Management

distilleries – from less than 100 in 2005 to nearly 3,100 today, many of which now export. Through her exceptional leadership and dedication, Valerie has played a pivotal role in bringing numerous airports into the Green Restaurant Association’s certification program. ”

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7 Restaurant Management Book Recommendations

7 Shifts

Topics: Leadership; time management; reducing overheads and staff turnaround. ?? You’ll learn her secrets on leadership and boosting team morale, which in turn will lead to smoother shifts and happier staff. Topics: Team building; leadership; hospitality. ?? Published: 2005 ?? Published: 2017 ?? Author: Katelyn Silva ??

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MRM Franchise Feed: Randy’s Donuts Plans Rise and Burger King Makes Sustainable Commitment

Modern Restaurant Management

“As a franchise veteran with 26 years of experience in the restaurant industry, I was ready to meet with the leadership team and am happy I was able to sign on. ” Founded in 2005 in the Dallas suburb of Lewisville, Twin Peaks now has 80 locations in 25 states. Freddy's Names CEO.

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Seafood Delivery Services That Ship Right to Your Door

Restaurant Clicks

Indeed, in 2005, the entire fleet shifted to solar-powered boats. . The company is headquartered in Bellingham, Washington, and the company’s leadership has more than fifty years of experience fishing the local waters. . The delivery service offers six-ounce Baker King Salmon portions, Alaska Coho filets, and Salish Sea Halibut.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Krystal Refranchising and Pieology in China

Modern Restaurant Management

Das and Patel are the first new franchisees to join Krystal since 2005. Cypress will directly manage and coordinate all discussions and distribution of sale materials with potential buyers while maintaining a close, ongoing interaction with the Krystal leadership team. Pieology Looks to China.

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Sprinkling Success: A Conversation with Dan Mesches

The Restaurant Times

This encounter sparked a love for the brand, which eventually led him to join the company, co-founded by Candace and Charles Nelson in 2005, as CEO and president in 2017. Prior to Hopdoddy, Dan was President, Founder, and CEO of Star Restaurant Group, responsible for some of Washington, D.C.’s