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From Fast Casual, to Fine Dining, to Finance | Season 2, Vol. 9: FAST Acquisition Corp.

Foodable

In the latest episode of the Hospitality Hangout podcast, Michael Schatzberg “The Restaurant Guy” and Jimmy Frischling “The Finance Guy” sit down with Kimberly Grant, the co-sponsor and chief strategy officer at FAST Acquisition Group, to explore her rise in the restaurant industry, and what lies ahead for FAST.

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Turning the Tide: The Inspiring Leadership of Geoff Alexander

The Restaurant Times

He worked his way up and gained valuable experience in menu development and restaurant design while working at Vong under Jean-Georges Vongerichten, eventually becoming the CEO of Wow Bao, a fast-casual Asian restaurant chain, w here he continued to apply his knowledge and experience in the hospitality industry.

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The Latest Restaurant Customer Service Data & What It Means For You

Black Box Intelligence

The deciding factor to whether or not someone chooses to eat with you or the competition can often come down to the quality of your restaurant’s customer service. We’re in a consumer choice-driven world, where convenience, customization and attentive service are expected.

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Secrets to Restaurant Success with Christian Brandt of Jagger and Otto Pizza

Apicbase

Scaling a fast-casual concept requires passion, precision, and persistence. In the latest episode of The Food Service Growth Show , he shares the vision and strategy that allowed them to keep growing despite the tough economic climate. Fast Facts Jagger: A burger brand with 16 outlets in Copenhagen and Oslo.

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MRM Research Roundup: Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day 2024 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

A failure to handle complex orders with speed and accuracy can damage the customer experience for almost half of customers and lead to lost business. Restaurateurs say that right now, nearly 20 percent of their revenue stems from products and services outside of their core restaurant offerings. Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S.

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Secrets to Restaurant Success with Christian Brandt of Jagger and Otto Pizza

Apicbase

Scaling a fast-casual concept requires passion, precision, and persistence. In the latest episode of The Food Service Growth Show , he shares the vision and strategy that allowed them to keep growing despite the tough economic climate. Fast Facts Jagger: A burger brand with 16 outlets in Copenhagen and Oslo.

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How to Write a Restaurant Business Plan [with Sample]

7 Shifts

Speak to what sets you apart from the pack, what food you'll serve, the service style (fast-food, fast casual, fine dining, etc.) This covers the customer base you're hoping to appeal to, your position in said market, and what you'll do to catch people's eyes. Who is your target customer? Mission Statement.