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What’s the Deal With Wonder, the ‘Food Hall’ That’s Suddenly Everywhere?

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The e-commerce entrepreneur Marc Lore, who ran e-commerce at Walmart from 2016 to 2021 , founded Wonder in 2018. Before that, Lore was a co-founder of Jet.com, which Walmart acquired for approximately $3 billion in 2016. As it grows, here’s what you need to know. Who’s behind Wonder?

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Whatever Happened to Election Cake?

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But in response to the 2016 presidential election, a contingent of American bakers, led by Susannah Gebhart of Old World Levain Bakery in Asheville, North Carolina, rediscovered the glory of election cakes and attempted to “ #MakeAmericaCakeAgain.”

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‘A Core Tenet of the Hospitality Space Is that You Focus on People Over Profits’

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The report found demand for eggs has skyrocketed , with per capita consumption growing 20 percent from 2016-2019. While this can be largely attributed to supply challenges associated with bird flu which has affected nearly 100 million egg-laying hens since 2022, it's not the only factor.

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The Unlikely Perks of a Larger Restaurant Space

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Kato , according to co-owner and wine director Ryan Bailey Where: Los Angeles The growth: Jon Yao opened Kato in an LA strip mall in 2016 as a tiny operation. Subscribe now for more stories like this.

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‘A Core Tenant of the Hospitality Space Is that You Focus on People Over Profits’

Modern Restaurant Management

The report found demand for eggs has skyrocketed , with per capita consumption growing 20 percent from 2016-2019. While this can be largely attributed to supply challenges associated with bird flu which has affected nearly 100 million egg-laying hens since 2022, it's not the only factor.

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Contactless Before Contactless Was Cool (Podcast)

Modern Restaurant Management

The duo dug into contactless payment and GoTab, which started in 2016. McLaughlin started his career in e-commerce and was attempting to solve the pain point of payment in restaurants. “As many people in hospitality know, payments are a friction point and not a fun point of dining,” McLaughlin said.

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COVID-19 Crowdfunding for Franchise Expansion

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Before 2016, equity crowdfunding was only available to accredited investors, but the 2016 Job Act changed this. Due to the volatility of the stock market, people are looking for more secure, long term investments. I also feel that people genuinely like the idea of angel investing.