Bánh mì The Vietnamese sandwich, traditionally with roast pork, pâté, marinated and fresh vegetables, and herbs on a baguette crossed further over to mainstream this year as Yum Brands Inc. opened the first location of fast-casual concept Banh Shop, specializing in the sandwich (pictured), in Dallas this fall. Which Wich […]
Read moreMany restaurants found great success this year with mash-ups, taking two crowd-pleasers and merging them into one menu item. Last year’s croissant-doughnut hybrid, the Cronut, at Dominique Ansel Bakery in New York City, was imitated this year by the Croisbun at Au Bon Pain, the Croissant Donut first at Jack […]
Read moreSpicy hamburgers It was a year of chiles in general, but especially on hamburgers, for which Sriracha, poblano and habanero were among the fastest growing menu descriptors, according to menu research firm Datassential. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers topped its Big Sky Burger with Sriracha sauce, The Tilted Kilt used grilled […]
Read moreChocoChicken Umami Burger founder Adam Fleischman, whose Los Angeles-based AdVantage Restaurant Partners is developing a number of new concepts, opened ChocoChicken in downtown Los Angeles in June, featuring chocolate-infused fried chicken. The casual-dining restaurant was developed with movie producer Sean Robins and chef Keith Previte, who form ChocoChicken Group along […]
Read moreFrom the first time I spoke with Ms.Heather Hass, I can tell almost immediate the wealth of knowledge she has in the field. It didn’t take long for me to realize I was in good hands. From the phone interview advice to the on-the-job evaluation tips, Ms. Hass really focused […]
Read moreSteve’s Approach: This is a people business. People are what make the hospitality industry so addictive. Whether working with a candidate or a client I will do my best to get the right people in the right places to insure success for both. Getting to know candidates and clients and […]
Read moreKevin’s Approach: As a Recruiter with Patrice & Associates, I am backed by the full resources of the top recruiting company in the hospitality industry. I look forward to working with candidates in helping them to decide on their next career move. I am committed to understanding each candidate’s professional […]
Read moreDon’s Approach: Success in the hospitality business requires talented managers with technical expertise and excellent people skills. My approach starts with understanding your unique business profile, so that I can identify talent with the proven ability to build your business. For client candidates, I begin by identifying their technical and […]
Read moreMichelle Shriver is our First Regional Developer! Michelle will help identify franchisees in CO/NV/UT and then coach them to success! Michelle worked in the casino industry for 18 years – starting as an entry-level manager and earning successive promotions to her final position as an Executive Vice President of Operations […]
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