Restaurateur

Pat Hafner Promoted to President of Carrabba’s Italian Grill

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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Bloomin Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq:BLMN) announced the promotion of Pat Hafner to President of Carrabbas Italian Grill.

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  • Bloomin Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq:BLMN) announced the promotion of Pat Hafner to President of Carrabbas Italian Grill.
  • Hafner started his career with the company in 1996 and spent 21 years with Outback Steakhouse before moving to Carrabbas Italian Grill to serve as Vice President of Operations.
  • Hafners restaurant career began with Outback Steakhouse as a server, advancing and excelling in each role including Manager, Managing Partner, Joint Venture Partner, and Regional Vice President, before joining Carrabbas Italian Grill as Vice President of Operations in 2018.
  • The Company has four founder-inspired brands: Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar.

Menufy Integrates With Square to Further Support Restaurant Growth

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Operating systems, Computing, Retailing, Payment systems, Point of sale, Square, Inc., Restaurateur, Restaurant, Android, Olo

Restaurateurs that use a Square for Restaurants point-of-sale (POS) system with Menufy can now benefit from streamlined workflows, improved web visibility and reduced technology costs.

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  • Restaurateurs that use a Square for Restaurants point-of-sale (POS) system with Menufy can now benefit from streamlined workflows, improved web visibility and reduced technology costs.
  • Menufy has a track record of building partnerships that put the "restaurant first," according to company leaders.
  • The insight-driven team gives Menufy's restaurant customers services beyond online ordering, including free website design, 24/7 customer support and consulting with foodservice experts.
  • The complete turnkey Menufy integration is available for installation on Square Stand, Square Terminal, Square Register and on mobile devices operating on iOS and Android, which can be converted into full-featured POS systems with Square software.

Synergy Restaurant Consultants Announces Launch of Restaurant Training & Management Program, Synergy SYNC and Synergy U

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Thursday, January 21, 2021
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The subscription-based restaurant management platform puts best-in-class training right at the fingertips of restaurant operators and staff via mobile and desktop apps.

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  • The subscription-based restaurant management platform puts best-in-class training right at the fingertips of restaurant operators and staff via mobile and desktop apps.
  • Drawing on more than 30 years of experience solving real-world challenges facing foodservice operators, Synergy Restaurant Consultants designed the Synergy SYNC program to help restaurateurs improve productivity and drive sales, reduce costs and employee turnover.
  • Synergy SYNC is an integrated, cloud-based restaurant training and management platform that aims to create operational consistency.
  • Synergy Restaurant Consultants services clients across the globe and continues to make its mark in the restaurant leadership space through its new online restaurant management and total staff training platforms Synergy SYNC and Synergy U.
    Synergy Restaurant Consultants develops innovative and practical solutions that have been embraced by over 1,800 restaurants around the world.

National Urban League Launches Black Restaurant Accelerator Program Powered by $10 Million Grant from PepsiCo Foundation

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
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PURCHASE, N.Y., Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The National Urban League and PepsiCo joined forces to create the Black Restaurant Accelerator, which will boost approximately 500 Black-owned businesses over the next five years.

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  • PURCHASE, N.Y., Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The National Urban League and PepsiCo joined forces to create the Black Restaurant Accelerator, which will boost approximately 500 Black-owned businesses over the next five years.
  • "This is a game changing program that will provide Black restaurateurs with access to business-building resources tailored to meet their specific needs," said Marc H. Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League.
  • National Urban League will begin accepting applications for the program in the first quarter of 2021.
  • Black Restaurant Week: Pepsi recently signed on as the first-ever national title sponsor of the Black culinary celebration.

Restaurants Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd Barclay as its new President and CEO

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Monday, August 31, 2020
Restaurant, Restaurateur, Todd, Albums

Im excited and privileged to join an association which has been focused on helping the foodservice industry grow and prosper in Canada for over 75 years, said Barclay.

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  • Im excited and privileged to join an association which has been focused on helping the foodservice industry grow and prosper in Canada for over 75 years, said Barclay.
  • Our industry, which employs over one million Canadians, and is a critical part of the national economy, is currently facing significant challenges.
  • We are very pleased to welcome Todd to lead Restaurants Canada through these troubled times, and better ones to come, said Guy Laframboise, Chair of Restaurants Canada.
  • On behalf of the Board and the members of Restaurants Canada we look forward to Todd growing the voice of the restaurateur in Canada, on a local and national level.

Groundbreaking First Omnichannel Restaurant Education Event Kicks Off from Texas Restaurant Association

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020
National Restaurant Association, Food and drink, Restaurateur, Restaurant, Food industry, Articles

For the first time ever, the Texas Restaurant Association moved this to a virtual experience due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • For the first time ever, the Texas Restaurant Association moved this to a virtual experience due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • "Restaurateurs and foodservice operators have been in a fight for survival these past five months," said Dr. Emily Williams Knight, President & CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association and Education Foundation.
  • However, we recognized that our industry needed this opportunity to come together, to learn about new innovations and solutions and as the Texas Restaurant Association, we could lead the information sharing and take this important event well outside the Texas border.
  • Community supporters include the National Restaurant Association, the Council of State Restaurant Associations, and the state restaurant associations from Alabama, Florida, Iowa, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, and Ohio.

Most restaurants will need continued government support to survive Canada’s recovery from COVID-19

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Monday, July 6, 2020
Restaurant, Retailers, Canadas, Foodservice, Restaurateur, Retailing, Food and drink

Restaurateurs are eager to help rebuild the economy and revive neighbourhoods, but theyre going to need continued assistance from government to remain operational under ongoing restrictions, said David Lefebvre, Restaurants Canada Vice President, Federal and Quebec.

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  • Restaurateurs are eager to help rebuild the economy and revive neighbourhoods, but theyre going to need continued assistance from government to remain operational under ongoing restrictions, said David Lefebvre, Restaurants Canada Vice President, Federal and Quebec.
  • Given this reality, Restaurants Canada is calling on the federal government to extend and strengthen support for foodservice businesses in the following areas so they can continue contributing to Canadas recovery.
  • Canadas commercial foodservice industry is made up of 97,500 establishments, including full-service restaurants, quick-service restaurants, caterers and drinking places.
  • Restaurants Canada is a national, not-for-profit association advancing the potential of Canadas diverse and dynamic foodservice industry through member programs, research, advocacy, resources and events.

SoCalGas and the Latino Restaurant Association Partner to Feed Healthcare Workers in Riverside and San Bernardino County

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Thursday, June 18, 2020
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LOS ANGELES, June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) and the Latino Restaurant Association (LRA) today hosted an event to feed one thousand healthcare workers from Riverside Community Hospital.

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  • LOS ANGELES, June 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) and the Latino Restaurant Association (LRA) today hosted an event to feed one thousand healthcare workers from Riverside Community Hospital.
  • The event was made possible thanks to grants from SoCalGas to LRA's Feed Frontliners Program, which provides support to healthcare workers.
  • "So grateful to SoCalGas for serving our health care workers on the front lines of the battles against COVID-19," said Riverside Mayor Rusty Bailey.
  • The Latino Restaurant Association promotes, supports and educates restaurateurs and small business owners to ensure the equitable economic growth of the Latino restaurant sector.

Lieff Cabraser & Law Office of Alexandra Foote File Nationwide Federal Breach of Contract Class Action Against Oregon Mutual for Business Interruption Insurance Denial

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Legal, Professional services, Economy, Service industries, Finance, Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, Heimann, Types of insurance, Insurance, Restaurateur, Business interruption insurance, Robert L. Lieff

Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP and the Law Office of Alexandra Foote announce the filing of a nationwide federal class action breach of contract lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against Oregon Mutual Insurance Company.

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  • Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP and the Law Office of Alexandra Foote announce the filing of a nationwide federal class action breach of contract lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against Oregon Mutual Insurance Company.
  • This action is on behalf of famed restaurateur Pim Techamuanvivit and her San Francisco restaurants Kin Khao and Nari, as well as all other U.S. restaurants with business interruption insurance policies from Oregon Mutual.
  • The complaint alleges that after Techamuanvivit's restaurants suffered catastrophic financial losses in the wake of government-mandated COVID-19 business shutdowns, her restaurants' business interruption policy claims were wrongly denied coverage by Oregon Mutual.
  • Pim Techamuanvivit is stepping up to serve as a class representative on behalf of all other restaurateurs in her shoes who were wrongly denied coverage.

Igloo and Guy Fieri Team Up to Introduce a Playmate Cooler Supporting Restaurant Relief America

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Tuesday, April 7, 2020
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Suddenly, taking your kids camping on the weekend became easy and cross-country road trips became a summer vacation staple.

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  • Suddenly, taking your kids camping on the weekend became easy and cross-country road trips became a summer vacation staple.
  • NRAEF programs include:
    Scholarships financial assistance for students pursuing restaurant, foodservice and hospitality degrees
    For more information on the NRAEF, visit ChooseRestaurants.org .
  • About Guy Fieri: Chef, restaurateur, New York Times Best Selling author and Emmy Award-winning TV host, Guy Fieri, is one of the world's most recognizable and influential culinary stars.
  • Upon his graduation, Guy jumped headfirst into the restaurant business, ultimately opening his own casual dining concepts in Northern California.