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Smalls Sliders, Karl Strauss Brewing among chains making leadership moves

Restaurant Business

Penfield has spent two decades at Raising Cane’s, where he held multiple leadership roles, including chief of restaurant services, senior vice president of restaurant services, and regional vice president of operations. Austin Green, Soulmans Bar-B-Que The 20-unit Soulman’s Bar-B-Que, based in Dallas, has made a number of leadership promotions.

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Operational Empathy Should Be Part of Restaurant Leadership

Modern Restaurant Management

Now, as I oversee operations, IT, and supply chain at Marco’s Pizza, I draw on these early lessons to help grow Marco’s. Or someone who dropped their food on the ground. Or perhaps an incorrect food order. These efforts will significantly contribute to a stronger market position and loyal customer base.

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Olive Garden sales surge on delivery and free take-home meals

Restaurant Business

Consumers want to go out and spend their hard-earned money, and we think we’re taking some wallet share from fast food and fast casual.” Also on Friday, Darden announced a slew of leadership changes at several of its brands. Olive Garden’s momentum has continued into June, executives said. 31 after 33 years with Darden.

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C-stores are stealing fast-food tactics. And fast-food customers

Restaurant Business

Continue to Site >>> Menu C-stores are stealing fast-food tactics. Not quite yet An easy way to bring bold Korean flavors to modern menus From BBQ to beverages, menus are seeing a lot of action Food C-stores are stealing fast-food tactics. Photo: Shutterstock Made-to-order food, value offerings, loyalty programs.

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THE NEXT GENERATION OF COOKS & CHEFS

Culinary Cues

PLAN BETTER TRAIN HARDER Work Hard and be Kind Dick Cattani Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 900 articles about the business and people of food) CAF Talks Podcast [link] More than 90 interviews with the most influential people in food

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Week in Review: Din Tai Fung’s jaw-dropping AUVs, Krispy Kreme exits Insomnia, Starbucks operations

Restaurant Business

The fast-food franchisor is asking a federal court to sign off on its decision to terminate Paradigm Investment Group’s franchise agreement. Private-equity firm Savory Fund made a major investment in casual-dining chain Hawkers Asian Street Food. million last year, that’s more than double the next closest chain. Sign up here.

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Be the Change: How Snooze Prioritizes Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

Snoozers who lead with their values and want to grow their own leadership skills. With the right tools and support, Change Makers can assist with onboarding and training new Snoozers, manage relationships with local non-profit partners, and help drive local, community-focused marketing initiatives.