Although the snow was beautiful this winter, it played havoc with people’s lives including job hunting! Below is an article published by the Associated Press as the Job Report was released last Friday. Last monthʹs harsh winter weather cut across the U.S. economy, closing factories, canceling flights and keeping shoppers home. […]
Read moreWe are Proud the our client, Cracker Barrel, was voted #1 in Family Dining by consumers! Cracker Barrel Old Country Store again took a commanding lead in this year’s Family-Dining category in the Consumer Picks survey. Just how big was Cracker Barrel’s lead? In addition to outscoring its closest competitor, […]
Read moreWe are proud that our client, The Cheesecake Factory, was voted #1 in Casual Dining by consumers! While the Casual-Dining segment continues to find itself under pressure as fast-casual restaurants chip away at its more upscale and expensive positioning, it does retain its power when consumers want a heightened experience […]
Read moreChocolate — America’s favorite dessert — is becoming even more popular. Of all restaurants that offer dessert, nearly 64 percent offer chocolate, an increase from nearly 53 percent in 2005, according to menu research firm Datassential. Chocolate cake and ice cream are particularly popular, but several chocolate styles, flavor combinations […]
Read moreLosing weight is a perennially popular New Year’s resolution, and, as usual, restaurants are offering better-for-you menu items for the growing number of consumers who look for them in January. But this year, chains’ prevailing strategy is to use the opportunity to launch or promote long-lasting healthful platforms, rather than […]
Read morePanda Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Panda Express, announced it raised $645,000 to assist victims of Typhoon Haiyan, which recently devastated the Philippines. This donation was generated through corporate and in-store support at the company’s Panda Express, Panda Inn, and Hibachi-San locations, with Panda Restaurant Group matching 100 percent […]
Read moreWreaths Across America (WAA), a nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery and other cemeteries across the country, announced that Jersey Mike’s, a nationwide sub sandwich franchise, donated $305,000 to support its mission to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and […]
Read moreExcerpt from QSR Magazine My year-end top brand stories recap was well received last year, and I decided to do it again. I’ll break from my usual Q&A format to recap this year’s most important brand developments in fast food. Taco Bell. Taco Bell continued to ride the wave it […]
Read moreGrocery, convenience and drug store retailers have long nipped at restaurant sales, but lately those retailers are stepping up their game in an effort to take bigger bites of the foodservice pie. A variety of freshly prepared foods are taking up the space that once held predictable roller-grill hot dogs, […]
Read moreThank you Vicki Marshall!
I have been uber busy in my new position as Restaurant Manager. Initially, Vicki Marshall set me up with my new employer which would have been a great position. However after many interviews, we came to the conclusion that I would be a better fit for there bigger busier venue. I cannot express effectively how integral Vicki was in finding me the perfect company in the location I was looking for. She informed me of the companies long renown history and core values. She also helped prepare me for my interviews. I am deeply in her debt and cannot recommend her more highly.Many Thanks!Nicholaus A. Hoover
Vicki Marshall provided excellent services on my job search and made it a smooth process.
She took the time to get to know me, which helped her get connected with my future employer. She always followed up between myself and the employer and had excellent response times. Vicki genuinely cares for her client and was there to help at any part of the day. Very satisfied with her skill set and tools to end my job search and get hired! Warm Regards, Johnathan Meza
Vicki is one of kind!
She is very good at communicating and following up on any questions you have regarding the new perspective jobs. Her preemptive interview questions are thoughtful and get you ready for the real interview. Without her I wouldn’t have landed my job! Very thankful of Vicki!Elizabeth Pierce
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The experience was a positive one and I am extremely grateful with the help and resources she provided. Vicki spent a lot of time mentoring and providing very useful tools for interviewing, before And after the process. She was encouraging and stayed in constant communication. Vicki really was with me every step of the way and I very much appreciated. She really is on your side. I look forward to working with Vicki again and would recommend her services to others looking for employment in the industry. Thank you Vicki, you are awesome! Leah Coyle General Manager Cafe Yumm!
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Thank you for having Vicki on your team, she is an unequivocal asset to Patrice & Associates. She has helped me two times in my job searches and she has delivered on both occasions. I don't have the pleasure to knowing Vicki on a personal level but I can tell you that her voice over the phone brings you confidences and let's you know that you are going to have a professional that cares about you, more over Vicki is not only professional but she I believe also understands people like me who are not so young anymore but with plenty of experience and drive to work. I have dealt with many recruiters from all platforms and I have had the chance to be able to compare the difference between a young recruiter and someone with more experience on the work force, my advice to job recruiting sites will be to pair people with a good match so we can talk at the same level. The young people don't feel "threatened or pushed around" by and older peer, I think that will give us a better chance to a job and that's what Vicki delivers. Best regards. Ruben Ramirez.
