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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. Understanding Broader Industry Shifts : Economic fluctuations, staffing shortages, supply chain issues, and changing consumer expectations all directly impact our clients' businesses. It was a win-win. I got support, and they gained real-world experience.

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Coffee News Recap, 20 Jun: NCA report says specialty coffee consumption is at 14‑year peak, Vietnam robusta exports hit record high & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

According to the National Coffee Association, 46% of adults in the US reported drinking a specialty coffee in the past day, up 84% since 2011 and surpassing past-day traditional coffee consumption at 42%. Strong demand from the EU and US markets has driven this growth, despite persistent logistical bottlenecks and global supply shortages.

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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

Photo courtesy of Hawkers Asian Street Food. Photo courtesy of Hawkers Asian Street Food. Hawkers was founded in 2011 and operates 15 locations that each average $4.6 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 15, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Hawkers' board will feature two notable full-service chain executives. By Jonathan Maze on Jul.

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Coffee News Recap, 4 Jul: C price drops below US $3/lb, four new World Coffee Champions crowned in Geneva & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

September ICE arabica futures slid to US $2.88, their lowest levels since December 2024, as dry weather in Brazil accelerated harvesting and improved supply prospects. Washington, DC, US) Thu, 3 Jul – ICO says global coffee supply could improve in the next three years. Over 230 lbs of the coffee, which scored 91.59

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Martha Stewart’s ‘Entertaining’ Let Me Party Like It Was 1982

EATER

She had been a contributor to House Beautiful , managed a food boutique, and ran a successful catering business that often served well-heeled clients in New York and its suburbs. Each party has a set menu and theme, as well as tips for making food look beautiful, choosing music, and scanning art books for tablescape inspiration.

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FSMA Security Compliance Keeps Our Food Safe

Modern Restaurant Management

World Food Safety Day , held annually on June 7, aims to raise global awareness and inspire action on the critical importance of food safety. The core message is that food safety is everyone's business – from farmers and producers to governments, businesses, and consumers. The law strengthened the U.S.