Subway to Open 1,200 Units in North America

With more than 2,000 franchisees actively searching for locations, the SUBWAY sandwich chain has aggressive growth plans for 2012. According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, the SUBWAY franchise system is the world’s largest restaurant chain, in terms of number of locations. In order to reach the company’s […]

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Career Advisor – Don’t Focus on Job Titles

It’s important not to focus on job titles when you are conducting your job search.  There are often many different titles for the exact same job and level of responsibility.  Also, don’t be afraid to apply for a job with a new or different title.  Some of the fastest growing […]

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Interview Tip – Ask Questions

Your secret weapons during a conversation or interview are the questions you ask to reveal the priorities of the person you are addressing.  Many times an informal conversation is utilized to screen candidates in or out of the interview process.  When you ask questions to determine what is most important […]

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Great Testimonial from a Candidate!

My experience with Patrice & Associates was phenomenal…my experience right from the get go with my recruiter Jeff Firestone was very personable and he was spot on in finding me a company that fit my professional and personal life perfectly. Jeff made the transition to my the next step in […]

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Restaurants Show Growth in Soup and Salad Menu Items

Away-from-home soup and salad purchases are on the rise, as consumers seek light, healthy and affordable fare. A variety of portion sizes featuring soup/salad options on different areas of the menu allows consumers to tailor their meal specifically to their needs. Whether it’s a cup or bowl, side or entree, […]

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Need Inspiration?

Steve Jobs lived an incredible life and his innovative way of thinking has affected the lives of everyone world-wide. He had struggled, been successful,been rich, failed, been fired from his own company, built another businesss,rehired by Apple and continued to take technology to limits no one else dreamed.  Some have […]

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Restaurant industry sales turn positive in 2011 after three tough years

As one of the largest hospitality recruiting agencies, we have our finger on the pulse of industry trends. What we are seeing are more and more concepts opening new restaurant locations nationwide. This is great news and shows not only growth but industry stability. The nation’s 960,000 restaurants will continue […]

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Michael Greig was absolutely fantastic in every way! 

He gave me options and suggestions & eventually found a great for me. Communication was easy and he went above & beyond. Also, he seems like an all around good dude. Thanks again Michael. Solid work out there. You’re hired :)

Nic Callahan

Matt Lopez was beyond impressive and thorough!

I came into contact with Matthew Lopez of Patrice & Associates after sending in my resume for a management position on Indeed. After we had a bright introductory call, he was able to streamline me towards a position that would be a perfect fit. Matt is incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and professional in his assistance in preparing for the various levels of the interview process. His attention to detail and sharp interpersonal skills allowed my strengths to shine through. In addition, Matt is personable, empathetic, and overall a joy to work with. Any questions or comments I had about my experiences throughout the hiring process were answered promptly and thoroughly. I am thrilled to report that all of our efforts came to fruition and resulted in an offer. I cannot thank Matt enough for his guidance, warmth, and expertise, and highly recommend him to anyone in search of recruiting services.  

Warmest regards and grazie mille,

Shelley

Matt Lopez nailed it!

I am thankful for the service that Matt Lopez provided on behalf of Patrice and Associates in finding me and matching me to an excellent job with an energy company in northern Virginia. Matt Lopez discussed the position and the company and advised me on the hiring process. Matt has the intuition to assess me the job candidate, and the employer regarding my personality and the corporate culture to make the match. Matt found a Company that has all the attributes that I have struggled over the past few years to find. I intend to do an excellent job for the Company that I am joining in October 2022. I plan to achieve my immediate objectives, the company’s goals and show that Patrice and Associated backed the right person for the job.                    

Sincerely,

Robert Chew

Matt Lopez is amazing!

I would recommend him in any capacity. He is so kind and professional.  He helped me obtain my dream career!  He connected me to a fabulous position within a growing, successful company.  He gave me guidance and support throughout the entire process, his insight and advice before and after each interview was immeasurably helpful.  I sincerely appreciate the work he has done and would recommend him to anyone.  

Best regards,

Amethyst Pina

I would personally love to thank Matt Lopez!

Matt provided all of the help, not only helping me secure a position with a great company but helping me with any concerns and questions I may have had.  Matt was really easy going and really relatable and honestly just made things easy. I loved the experience and wanted to thank him for the amazing help and support and overall guidance into my new position.        

Thanks Matt Lopez!

Matt Brundage

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