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50 Years of Culinary Excellence: Celebrating ICE’s Anniversary

Modern Restaurant Management

In 1995, ICE Chairman and CEO Rick Smilow acquired the school and expanded its offerings, adding new courses of study, creating specially-designed facilities, expanding geographically and regularly updating the curriculum to reflect the ever-evolving culinary industry. As for induction cooking, that's an easy answer.

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What Does Lent Have to Do With Crispy Fish Sandwiches?

EATER

This year, Del Taco is offering three seafood specials through April 23, which Del Taco president Tom Rose calls the perfect combo for Lent season. And a 2015 poll says that of practicing Catholics, only 47 percent gave up something for Lent. Still, Dunkin is missing a real opportunity to run some Eid specials. Moka & Co.,

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Back to the Future: Why New Mover Direct Mail Still Outperforms Digital/Social/Email Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

I may own Our Town America, a national direct mail marketing franchise, specializing in reaching people who have just moved to the community, but I recognize there are other ways to market your business. For instance, in 2015, the U.S. Boy, do I realize that. In fact, studies have proven it.

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Bubbakoo's acquired by private-equity firm Thompson Street Capital Partners

Restaurant Business

Bubbakoo’s started franchising in 2015, and the chain has grown into 15 states, mostly on the East Coast and Midwest. The burrito chain was founded in 2008 in Wall Township, New Jersey, by Bill Hart and Paul Altero, who created a menu of traditional Mexican fare but with a twist.

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The Six Most Common Franchise Problems (And How to Solve Them)

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Less Brand Control In late 2015, more than 40 people fell ill with E. Also in late 2015, Chipotle’s stock dropped from a then all-time high of $749 to less than $500—more than a 33% decrease in value—as sales struggled. coli after eating at Chipotle.

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Organically Grow an Online Presence for Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

According to Statista , statistics show that between the years of 2015 and 2019, 95 percent of households in the UK owned and used a mobile phone for internet access. Consumers want to eat out, and they love a good special. Advertise in-restaurant specials, competitions, and even themed evenings.

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Top 10 Features A Successful Website for Restaurants Should Have

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2015, Google announced that a mobile friendly website would be a factor in their search results. You can use it to drive sales through specials and highlighting new employees. The ultimate goal of a responsive website is to avoid pinching and pulling. Newsletter Sign Up. Email isn’t going away.

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