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‘Cookie-Cutter Marketing Doesn’t Work in this Industry.’

Modern Restaurant Management

Work-Life Balance: I started Embark in 2010 and had my son in 2011. A few highlights: Scaling a fast-casual restaurant from a single location to 13+ stores across Texas, Louisiana, and Florida in just three years. I launched an internship program where I mentored marketing students in exchange for project help.

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The Top 30 BBQ Spots in Virginia Ranked

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The setup is casual, with indoor seating and a bar that serves local craft beer. It opened its first restaurant on September 11, 2011, as a tribute to the military, first responders, and local heroes. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, with live music featured at some locations and a solid selection of local craft beers.

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Subway names Jonathan Fitzpatrick CEO

Restaurant Business

Before that, he worked for several years with Burger King, working in operations and franchising before becoming the chain’s chief brand and operations officer from 2011 to 2012. But store closures have returned this year amid a difficult operating environment for much of the fast-food space. By Jonathan Maze on Jul.

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Hawkers Asian Street Food gets a powerful new board

Restaurant Business

Chris Tomasso, CEO of First Watch, and Barry McGowan, CEO of Fogo de Chao, are both joining a new board for Hawkers Asian Street Food, the casual-dining chain Savory acquired last month. Hawkers was founded in 2011 and operates 15 locations that each average $4.6 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. Photo courtesy of Hawkers Asian Street Food.

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Why Restaurants Are Going Cashless: 7 Key Benefits for 2025

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In today’s fast-paced world, consumers appreciate the ease of using credit/debit cards, mobile wallets, or other digital payment options. Over the next 11 years (1990-2011), the University of Missouri monitored crime rates in Missouri. In an interview with Fast Company, Neman expressed confidence in a cash-free future. “We

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A Yum! Habit, Chasing DoorDash and BellaBot

Modern Restaurant Management

parent company of fast-casual restaurant chain The Habit Burger Grill, for approximately $375 million in a cash transaction. “As a fast-casual concept with strong unit economics, The Habit Burger Grill is a fantastic addition to the Yum! Beefing Up with Habit Acquisition. Brands, Inc.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

” Creating Multi-Brand Platform of Premium Casual Restaurant Concepts. News of the agreement comes one month after The Saxton Group announced plans to diversify its brand portfolio with Jaggers, a fast-casual concept created by the Texas Roadhouse Corporation. BurgerFi International Inc. Sankranti Likes Atlanta.

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