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Turning the Tide: The Inspiring Leadership of Geoff Alexander

The Restaurant Times

Geoff Alexander is known as one of the key pioneers of technology and innovation in the food and beverage industry. Embracing Self-Ordering Kiosks Early On Alexander adopted the self-ordering kiosk technology way before it was a common thing — in 2008. He realized that technology could be a game-changer for his restaurant.

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Sprinkling Success: A Conversation with Dan Mesches

The Restaurant Times

Mesches was introduced to Sprinkles while consulting in Los Angeles in 2008, urged by a friend to sample the brand’s cupcakes. Before its franchising journey, the company honed its technological capabilities, refined its flavors, and streamlined store development.

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7 Women F&B Leaders That are Driving Positive Change Across The World

The Restaurant Times

Christine and Carine started Semson, a fine dining Lebanese restaurant, in 2008. In her previous roles, Masino served as the President for Taco Bell North America, where she ensured innovation, new store development, and a frictionless customer experience through digital and technology initiatives.

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Gates Hospitality Chief Naim Maadad On Building Successful Career, Culture and Businesses

The Restaurant Times

This is because the technology was developing at a rapid pace. . And it might, given the advancing technology and global domination in today’s world, but that wasn’t so much the case when Maadad was starting. . “I In 2008, Maadad and his team opened Six Senses Zighy Bay. Leadership is All About Being Accountable to Yourself.

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Presto to double down on drive-thru AI under new leadership

Restaurant Business

Interim CEO Krishna Gupta plans to continue what he helped his college buddy Rajat Suri start back in 2008. Suri stepped down as CEO this week.

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P.F. Chang’s To Go and Wing Squad Delivers

Modern Restaurant Management

Chang’s, Wing Squad, Yumpingo, Restaurant Revolution Technologies, Waitbusters, Dairy Queen, Fish City Grill, The National Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and Keilhauer. This edition of MRM News Bites features Boston Market, Danu Partners, P.F. New CEO at Boston Market.

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International Women’s Day Special: Here’s What Our Industry Leaders Have to Say  

The Restaurant Times

Chiquita Gulati Co-founder Paschion Restaurants Chiquita is a celebrated chef and co-founder of Paschion Restaurants, a company that has been running Spice Market , an Indian regional food specialty restaurant in New Delhi since 2008.