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

Foodable

Grant quickly rose in rank in the company, eventually becoming a managing partner and chief operating officer at the franchise. Make sure that you have a diverse group of mentors, because you’ll pick up different skills and different leadership styles from the confluence of it all.”

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MRM Franchise Feed: Krystal Refranchising and Pieology in China

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Coolgreens just turned 10 and is looking towards its future: the company has a goal of opening a total of 150 corporate and franchise locations within the next five years.

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7 Women F&B Leaders That are Driving Positive Change Across The World

The Restaurant Times

She led the turnaround of the franchise business and turned it into a $1 billion global brand. Christine and Carine started Semson, a fine dining Lebanese restaurant, in 2008. She played a significant role in acquiring the master franchise for the California-based burger giant. increase in same-store sales.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Bad Ass Gets Bigger and New Prototype for Bagel Boss

Modern Restaurant Management

MRM's Franchise Feed provides the latest news in restaurant and MUFSO franchising. Subway® announced significant expansion in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, as the company signed a master franchise agreement with Everstone Group (Everstone), a South Asia focused leading private investment firm.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Non-Traditional Dunkin’ and Boxing-Themed Concept

Modern Restaurant Management

MRM Franchise Feed features news about the restaurant franchise and MUFSO landscape. Continuing under the leadership of VP of Franchise Development, Shannon Swenson, Dave’s Hot Chicken has expanded its reach across the country with new deals signed in several key markets. Dunkin' Explores New Opportunities.

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P.F. Chang’s To Go and Wing Squad Delivers

Modern Restaurant Management

Under Allen’s leadership, this C-suite team has been instrumental in implementing a multi-faceted transformation plan designed to ensure long-term sustainability, enhance brand relevance, accelerate innovation, improve guest satisfaction, increase overall profitability and create a clear growth plan to propel the company forward.

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The Good and the Bad of Singapore’s New Hawkerpreneurs

EATER

But under Sai’s leadership, Coffee Break now also offers trendy flavored lattes like salted caramel, black sesame, and pistachio. He eventually hopes to franchise the concept and turn Ashes Burnnit into a nationwide chain. Not everyone sees it that way, of course — most notably the hawkerpreneurs. Unsurprisingly, there’s been pushback.