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The New Era of Restaurant Franchising In The New Normal

The Restaurant Times

We also operate in real estate and have a specialized hospitality consultancy. Over the last year, we have seen sales gradually edging back to 2019 levels in many places across the UK, with occupancy levels as high as 80%. Focusing on direct approaches to a network of existing food operators as opposed to indiscriminate advertising.

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Pastry Chefs Aren’t Disappearing — We’re Evolving

EATER

When I eventually left the restaurant pastry kitchen in 2019, it was its link to the savory side that fueled that desire. A cottage food operation allows people to produce foods in their homes that aren’t seen as hazardous, such as bread, pastry, and jams.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop named Jessica Wescott as Chief Operating Officer, in addition to her role as Chief Financial Officer. ” Beginning its franchise journey in 2019, MUTTS’ unique “eatertainment” concept, coupled with its recurring revenue stream and flexible footprint, enables them to remain adaptable.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

” 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. Tims China offers a broad menu of specialized food and beverages, and boasts three store formats to provide its guests maximum convenience.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Greg joined the Restaurant Facility Management Association (RFMA) in 2016, earned his Certified Restaurant Facility Professional designation in 2017, was chosen Restaurateur of the Year in 2019, and currently serves on the RFMA Board of Directors. Barbara (Barb) Pasciak: Vice President of Operations, MOD Pizza & Del Taco | 21 years.

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How I Got My Job: From Making Artisanal Jam to Public Service at SF City Hall and Beyond

EATER

People take food for granted. Now I think folks are starting to understand the impact food has on labor, the economy, health, and gender. Food operates at intersections and should be included in any sort of policy. Shakirah Simley (center) at the Eater Young Guns Summit in 2019. Alyssa Ringler. What were they?

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Guillermo Herrera On The Significance of Menu Engineering and Cost control

The Restaurant Times

TRT- We read your recent article published in Gastro Rama magazine about standard food yields, what gave you the idea to write about such a prevalent topic? Guillermo Herrera – I think that as well as menu engineering, labor cost, and standard cost performance are fundamental in the food operation.