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MRM Franchise Feed: Franchising for Heroes and Shaq-a-Roni for Charity

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In her role as VP of Operations at Salata Salad Kitchen, Michele will be responsible for the strategic leadership and operational oversight that ensures operational excellence across Salata’s more than 80 corporate and franchised restaurants. Previous restaurant group experience also includes BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Krystal Refranchising and Pieology in China

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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. Along with other franchisees in Mexico and Spain, the company expects to more than double in size in the next five years.

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PPP Flexibility, Free Reopening Resources and HungerForce

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. “Independent restaurants are an invaluable part of our local communities and we are committed to helping these businesses reopen, rebound and thrive,” said Andrew Iacobucci, chief merchandising officer, US Foods. John Doolittle has joined TouchBistro's executive leadership team in the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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MRM People & Places: Maki Madness and Pancakes for Life

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Each Awards program (Restaurants and Chefs, Books, Journalism, Design, Broadcast Media, and Leadership) has its own subcommittee made up of industry professionals who volunteer their time to oversee the policies, procedures, and selection of judges for their respective Awards programs. The first James Beard Awards were given in 1991.

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