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How I Got My Job: Founding a Hip and Sustainable Canned Wine Company

EATER

Only 30 percent of glass bottles are recycled in the U.S., She keeps her palate sharp by consulting on restaurant wine lists, but funnels most of her time and energy into Nomadica, which is expanding its selection and working on innovating beyond the can. Eater: What was your first job?

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Fast-Casual Academia, Climatarian Menu and Ice Auction

Modern Restaurant Management

” Following his transitional leadership role at SALIDO and NAB, Chowdhury will focus his efforts on the Bowery Engine, an early stage direct investment and incubation company that previously supported SALIDO. ” The majority of SALIDO's employees joined NAB following the acquisition to continue innovating the Restaurant OS.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

The best performing segments during November were those whose sales are the most negatively affected by Thanksgiving: fast casual, upscale casual and casual dining. Expect for casual dining, upscale casual and fine dining to have abysmal sales and traffic growth numbers. First, at 2.1 percent growth over Q2).

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MRM Franchise Feed: Currying Up Favor and Committed Taco

Modern Restaurant Management

This investment comes at a pivotal time, as the Indian fast casual has more than 50 franchise and corporate locations in varying stages of development across the United States, including two franchised locations that recently opened in Atlanta and Orange County, California. Paris Baquette's Leadership Changes.

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Ultimate Grubhub, Red Lobster Catering and Parts in Town

Modern Restaurant Management

This is a game changer in quick-serve and fast casual restaurants." At Parts Town, we have a deep commitment to industry innovation and a passion for making genuine OEM parts accessible faster than ever before,” said Steve Snower, Chief Enthusiasm Officer, a.k.a. “We are really excited about Parts In Town.

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Changes at McDonald’s and Reducing Food Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

Kempczinski was one of key hires during this period, joining McDonald's in September 2015 as executive vice president of strategy, business development & innovation following leadership positions at Kraft and Pepsi. in January 2017. He has the right mix of skills and experience to lead us forward having run our U.S.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

In order to compete, restaurant brands need to be equipped with the leadership and capabilities necessary to adapt to the latest tech trends. At Capriotti’s we are on a continuous and ever accelerating path toward innovation while building on our unique heritage. Restaurants will become increasingly casual.