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HVMG bolsters leadership team

Hotel Business

She joined HVMG in 2010 as VP, strategic planning and human resources. Before then, she worked in the hotel industry in positions across organizational development, training, quality management and hotel operations for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Lodgian Inc. and Starwood Hotels and Resorts.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Opportunity is Barking and the Spirit of BBQ

Modern Restaurant Management

Wescott’s career with Fuzzy’s Taco Shop began in January of 2018 as the Executive Vice President of Finance, where her responsibilities included strategic planning, finance, technology, and marketing. In 2018 and 2019, Curry Up Now solidified multi-unit franchise deals in many major U.S. Nachos Navidad.

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Changes at McDonald’s and Reducing Food Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

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. In 2018, OHM generated $62 million of revenue. business in McDonald's history," said Enrique Hernandez Jr.,

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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.; Benihana National Corp. Select U.S. acquisitions; U.S. franchise development; and.

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

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” “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. Annual DEI Training will be required and provided for judges and committee members. ?

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

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” Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii was purchased in mid-2019 by the Royal Aloha Coffee Company, which then set in motion a strategic plan for the brand’s aggressive growth plans. ” RBA began in 2018 with the acquisition of 368 Arby’s operating across nine states.

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Ghost Lemonade, Robotic Barista and Flippy for Sale

Modern Restaurant Management

Incorporating 3,000 hours of AI learning, 30,000 hours of robotic arm testing and machine vision training, the Robotic Coffee Master can perform complex brewing techniques, such as curves and spirals, with millimeter-level stability and accuracy (reset error ≤ 0.1mm). Brands, P&G, and more.

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