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

Modern Restaurant Management

“Florida is an ideal market for us because there is an unmatched synergy between the sunshine state and our hometown of New Orleans, especially when it comes to tourism,” said David Mesa, Chief Development Officer for PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans. PJ's Hopes to Open 187 Locations Throughout Florida in Next 10 Years.

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A Tribute to Feisty, Foul-Mouthed Diana Kennedy

EATER

She traveled to all corners of the country to interview home cooks, eat in the markets, understand the ingredients. But she truly dedicated her life to documenting and preserving Mexican cuisine, giving context and credit to the women and men who shared their traditions with her.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2001, Bill was promoted to Vice President of Operations overseeing TSFR’s 60 Burger King restaurants; in 2003 he was promoted to Executive Vice President of Operations, Training & Development and Human Resources; in 2006, Bill was promoted to Chief Operating Officer adding the Del Taco brand to his responsibilities.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

. “When we saw the support team that Bad Ass Coffee CEO Scott Snyder has developed, from sales and marketing to franchise operations and support, it was more than impressive.” “I am thrilled to bring McAlister’s to more guests in more markets,” said co-CEO and owner of The Saxton Group, Adam G.

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Guillermo Herrera On The Significance of Menu Engineering and Cost control

The Restaurant Times

He comes with more than 25 years of experience in informal and full-service operations in national and multinational corporations. Guillermo has worked as a food and beverage director in compensation and as a catering manager. At Colsubsidio, we operate about 100 food and beverage outlets serving different markets.

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The Street Food Renaissance of Chengdu

EATER

When the novel coronavirus hit China last January, some worried it would be the finishing blow for Chengdu street food. Stringent lockdowns, under which citizens were unable to leave their apartment complexes, meant that street food operations had no way to stay afloat. A barbecue street stall on the move.

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First Robotic Mobile Restaurant and DoorDash’s Commissary Kitchen

Modern Restaurant Management

Ono’s robotic food truck will begin serving the greater Los Angeles community nutritious, delicious, and affordable smoothie blends for under six dollars, and prepared within 60 seconds beginning this Fall. Wayne, IN (Heritage’s headquarters), in addition to other operations in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Germany.

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