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Samer Hamadeh Of Akiba Dori On Making A Brand That People Love

The Restaurant Times

In 2011, Samer decided it was time to venture into a new domain and explore the world of hospitality, something he had always been interested in. So he took the seven years of entertainment experience alongside his solid social network and launched the now critically acclaimed nightlife brands Republique (2011) & Stereo Arcade (2015). .

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MRM Franchise Feed: Currying Up Favor and Committed Taco

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Curry Up Now will be the first restaurant is L2V’s portfolio and the investment will support the rapid growth and expansion of both corporate and franchised locations. "We

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Tyga Bites and Sushi with an Attitude

Modern Restaurant Management

ECJ’s Food, Beverage and Hospitality Department attorneys advise food and beverage clients, startups and other businesses on a comprehensive range of issues, including employment, trade secrets, partnership disputes, contract negotiations, intellectual property, licensing and franchise disputes. Passion House Coffee.

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Pizza Technology Growing at an Accelerated Pace?

Aaron Allen & Associates

The company is using licensing to expand from Canada to the U.S. Are You Looking for a Pizza Franchise? If you’re interested in buying the best pizza franchise for your market, we would love to get in touch. Back in 2011, Domino’s AUV was similar to that of Pizza Hut — actually, it was 1% lower.

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MRM People & Places: Azteca Foods Celebrates 50 Years and State Dish Showdown

Modern Restaurant Management

. “We very much look forward to partnering with the brand to extend its reach to new consumers and strengthen its brand equity through strategic licensing and product extension initiatives focused on the specialty food and grocery space.”

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How to Cook a Direwolf

EATER

Achatz’s restaurant Next, which opened in 2011, operates on the premise of dressing up as multiple wholly different dining experiences per year. But much of that is officially licensed — surely fans get more creative? Not usually. Most days,” she writes, “I’m too busy to think about my gender or my sexuality.