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El Pollo Loco’s Pledge and techtown Refresh

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The initial version of techtown launched in 2016 as the first online community for foodservice technicians in the industry. Parts Town announced the refreshed launch of techtown , enhancing the first and only online community for service technicians in the foodservice equipment industry. Change of Guard at The Flavor Experience.

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Ghost Kitchen Franchise and Pandemic Resources

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Interest for alcohol-related experiences has increased since June 1, relative to other food activities, with a rise in consumer interest for wineries (up 51 percent), cideries (up 39 percent), breweries (up 24 percent) and distilleries (up 19 percent). In 2016, a study showed that 20 percent of participants used delivery services weekly.

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MRM People & Places: Maki Madness and Pancakes for Life

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Chef Morimoto opened his first Momosan Ramen & Sake in New York City in 2016, followed by his second Momosan shop in Waikiki Beach in May 2018, and his third Momosan location opened in Seattle’s International District in September 2019. The Bronx Brewery (Bronx, New York). Finback Brewery (Queens, NY). Manhattan, NY).

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