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50 Years of Culinary Excellence: Celebrating ICE’s Anniversary

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During the late 90's and early 2000's, there was a big influx of "career changers" from the white collar world to the culinary world. In this program there is a lot of attention paid to sustainability, including the ethos that what you choose to cook, serve and eat, can have an impact on the environment and planet.

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Five Things Every Restaurant Can Do to Boost Profits While Reopening

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Improving from 20 percent margin to a 35-percent margin on a $12 dish, serving five0 covers per night translates into a $90 net increase in profits, allowing for increased cash flow to sustain operations. For instance, a spot that usually serves tourists may need to adapt to a more local crowd. CoGS for the period is $2000.

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Quality Matters: An Excerpt from ‘Around the Corner to Around the World’

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Robert Rosenberg served as chief executive officer of Dunkin Donuts from 1963 until his retirement in 1998, growing it from from 100 shops and $10 million in sales when he first became CEO, to 6500 outlets including Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Shops and nearly $2.5 billion in sales when he retired 35 years later.

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Chefs Dish on Black Comedy

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From our side we see what goes out to the guest, but never the experience being presented, served and being satisfied.” “Since cooking shows became popular in 2000, gastronomy has evolved around the world as well as in the United States, and people are much more appreciative and educated in the culinary scene.

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Managing Risks for Acts of Violence on Restaurant Property

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since 2000 , property owners and operators everywhere are taking a hard look at security options. Establishments that serve alcohol, or are in neighborhoods or areas prone to violence can face greater risk. With more than 300 active shooter events in the U.S.

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Chefs Dish on ‘The Bear’

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Shortly after opening, the farmer couldn't find the clams in the water and we couldn't serve the dish for another nine months. Back in the early 2000’s I worked at a restaurant where the head chef smoked through service. These clams are incredibly rare and we were sourcing them from a local farmer in Florida.

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Donatos: From Transformation to Transition

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" The Donatos CEO is retiring in October after 24 years and passing the torch to Kevin King, who has served as President of the brand since 2022. Donatos’ products are also served in 290 non-traditional locations (276 locations with Red Robin, nine sports and entertainment venues, and five REEF Kitchens).