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Coffee News Recap, 13 Jun: Gesha scores 98 points at 2025 BoP, potential IPO for Pret A Manger & other stories

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New Delhi, India) Mon, 9 Jun – illycaffè named official coffee partner of Iberia Airlines. The Italian coffee giant will supply its blend on board all long-haul Iberia flights and in VIP lounges via self-serve machines, extending its airline partnerships with United and ITA Airways.

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Experience Is the Best Teacher: Five Things My Father — and Hard Times — Have Taught Me About Leadership in the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

Through financial recessions, terrorist attacks, global pandemics, and just the typical challenges we face in the course of daily business, there are many leadership lessons to be learned. Here are five I’ve come back to again and again. Never Take Advantage of the Guest.

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What Now? COVID-19 Survival Guide for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

The efforts by Uber Eats to help mitigate the impact on businesses during this time of uncertainty is an example of leadership and empathy,” said National Council of Chain Restaurants Executive Director David French. “These are challenging times for restaurants.

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COVID-19 Resources for Restaurants

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“The restaurant industry, along with a few others such as airlines, hotels and walk-in retail, has been hardest hit. “Collectively, my leadership team has chosen to fight, and we want our franchisees to fight as well. We are going to fight like our lives and our businesses depend on it.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Kitchen of the Future, Restaurant Sherpas and Dunkin’ Hirin’

Modern Restaurant Management

Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, Cuisine Solutions services more than 22,000 restaurants, as well as first and business class on the top 10 airlines in the world, retailers and major hotels. He will continue to provide finance and strategic leadership that build on the company’s existing foundation for future success.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2020-COVID-19 Effects Edition

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Under the leadership of Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio has been notably aggressive in its response to COVID-19, and the state mounted a broad public information campaign to educate residents. Uberall’s research found that airline and airport website visits from local searches are down 47 percent, while hotel site visits are down 42 percent.

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Decade of Disruption: Restaurant Insiders Dish What’s on the Plate

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In order to compete, restaurant brands need to be equipped with the leadership and capabilities necessary to adapt to the latest tech trends. The kiosk trend will be embraced like it is in the airline industry. Consequently, restaurants can easily be staffed 24 hours a day with limited additional cost.