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MRM People & Places: Cassoulet War, Zagat Stories and AQUAlounge

Modern Restaurant Management

“When I started down this path six years ago, my goal was to completely rethink everything about the bay and dinner cruise space—the layout, the experience, the ambiance,” said Hunter. He was also a past Managing Partner of Outback Steakhouse in Gainesville 2002-2014. “I found inspiration on my travels.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

The Popeyes® brand and Sterling Cruise are excited to announce a new exclusive development agreement to grow the Popeyes brand in Romania, with a commitment to open 90 restaurants over the next ten years. ” Popeyes to Grow in Romania. This will be the restaurant chain’s first entry into the region. "We’re