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The extended-stay pipeline is heating up

Hotel Business

Since 2017, nine new extended-stay brands have launched. Construction Pipeline are extended-stay projects, accounting for 35% of projects and 30% of the rooms in the total U.S. Extended-stay projects under construction, at the end of Q3 ’22, accounted for 264 projects/28,286 rooms, up slightly YOY.

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HVMG bolsters leadership team

Hotel Business

The strategic promotions and new leadership team additions include Sue Sanders to EVP, chief strategy and administrative officer; Wilson Turner to SVP, human resources; Angie Cook to SVP of accounting and finance; Suzanne Saunders to SVP, design and construction; and Bob Kisker to VP, operations. and Starwood Hotels and Resorts.

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New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

.” “Many of our TEAM Members stay a long time with TSFR – a testament to our accountable culture, family atmosphere and commitment to training and development,” said Bill Angott, President and Chief Executive Officer at TSFR. Cynthia (Cyndi) Barnes: Director of Accounting | 35 years. To ensure accountability: ?

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MRM Franchise Feed: Currying Up Favor and Committed Taco

Modern Restaurant Management

" Benihana Plans Franchise Expansion. announced a strategic plan to support the continued expansion of its business. The plan is centered around four key initiatives, which include: New restaurant development in the U.S.; Adams first joined the company in 2017 as chief financial officer. Benihana National Corp.

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Changes at McDonald’s and Reducing Food Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

in January 2017. In particular, Chris was instrumental in the development of the Company's strategic plan, which has enabled global growth and leadership, and has overseen the most comprehensive transformation of the U.S. He has the right mix of skills and experience to lead us forward having run our U.S.

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MRM Franchise Feed: flip’d and the Juicey Awards

Modern Restaurant Management

" Digital sales at Noodles & Company grew 110 percent in Q1 2021, accounting for 62 percent of sales, and the launch of this ghost kitchen further supports guests' changing behaviors even as consumers return to dining in-restaurant. An in-app FAQ that is accessible through account profile. Chandler will begin on June 7.

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Feed the Rich, Save the Planet?

EATER

In 2017, David Rockefeller died, and his estate began making a series of generous gifts to Stone Barns. In 2017 , Stone Barns received about $33.5 A public call to accountability hadn’t been the plan. An exterior view of Blue Hill at Stone Barns in Pocantico Hills in 2017. The Stone Barns 2.0