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How this entrepreneur's bagel runs became a business

Restaurant Business

And it turned out to be Justin Wetherill, the founder of the uBreakiFix tech repair chain, who had built that company to more than 500 units before selling it in 2019. The first three hires were software engineers that helped create a proprietary tech stack for the bagel shops. “In But eventually they met with the mystery man.

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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

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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.

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Newk's, Beans & Brews, The Dead Rabbit and more make moves to bolster leadership

Restaurant Business

A celebrity chef in Ireland and author, Moriarty will shape the group’s food program, and will assist in recruiting a dedicated executive chef. Cheek served in the role from 2014 to 2019, before moving to Modern Market. Becca McIntyre is the new vice president of supply chain and culinary for Beans & Brews Coffeehouse.

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How Restaurant Owners Can Prepare for the COVID-19 Cold Weather Lull

Modern Restaurant Management

With slow seasons also comes the need to navigate seasonal layoffs and the task of hiring all the best people back the next season. Should you consider entering the food truck business? Hire the Right People. In fact, the industry had a turnover rate of 75 percent in 2019 and this trend was aggravated in 2020 by the pandemic.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-September 2021 Edition

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Hiring Crisis Facts. Alignable’s September Hiring Poll shows that the labor shortage many industries have experienced this summer is only getting worse, due to Delta variant surges and inflation. Among beauty shop owners, 59 percent struggled to hire help in July. In July, 47 percent couldn't hire enough employees.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

While restaurant sales were lower for November of 2018, November of 2019 did not include the same holiday headwinds. ” “The more moderate pace of consumption implies the softening in hiring and income growth should continue. percent from 2018 to 2019, sales for the whole weekend only increased about four percent.

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Murky Forecast for Restaurants?

Modern Restaurant Management

Rising food, labor and energy/utility costs pose significant challenges heading into 2023. Food and labor costs are the two most significant line items for a restaurant, each accounting for approximately 33 cents of every dollar in sales, according to the National Restaurant Association survey. expect to be less profitable in 2023.

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