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What’s the Deal With Wonder, the ‘Food Hall’ That’s Suddenly Everywhere?

EATER

The e-commerce entrepreneur Marc Lore, who ran e-commerce at Walmart from 2016 to 2021 , founded Wonder in 2018. Before that, Lore was a co-founder of Jet.com, which Walmart acquired for approximately $3 billion in 2016. As it grows, here’s what you need to know. Who’s behind Wonder?

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‘A Core Tenet of the Hospitality Space Is that You Focus on People Over Profits’

Modern Restaurant Management

The report found demand for eggs has skyrocketed , with per capita consumption growing 20 percent from 2016-2019. While this can be largely attributed to supply challenges associated with bird flu which has affected nearly 100 million egg-laying hens since 2022, it's not the only factor.

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‘A Core Tenant of the Hospitality Space Is that You Focus on People Over Profits’

Modern Restaurant Management

The report found demand for eggs has skyrocketed , with per capita consumption growing 20 percent from 2016-2019. While this can be largely attributed to supply challenges associated with bird flu which has affected nearly 100 million egg-laying hens since 2022, it's not the only factor.

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Contactless Before Contactless Was Cool (Podcast)

Modern Restaurant Management

The duo dug into contactless payment and GoTab, which started in 2016. McLaughlin started his career in e-commerce and was attempting to solve the pain point of payment in restaurants. “As many people in hospitality know, payments are a friction point and not a fun point of dining,” McLaughlin said.

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COVID-19 Crowdfunding for Franchise Expansion

Modern Restaurant Management

Before 2016, equity crowdfunding was only available to accredited investors, but the 2016 Job Act changed this. Due to the volatility of the stock market, people are looking for more secure, long term investments. I also feel that people genuinely like the idea of angel investing.

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Michelin Rating Overview: Expansion into New Markets

Goliath Consulting

In the 2010s, Michelin continued to strengthen its presence in Asia, entering Singapore and Seoul in 2016 and Bangkok in 2017. The following year, Michelin entered Tokyo, marking its first foray into Asia. Additional expansions in Hong Kong and Macau followed in 2009.

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Is Galentine’s the New Valentine’s?

Modern Restaurant Management

Named for their daughter, Eliza Restaurant & Bar opened on November 15, 2016. After stints at other places, the pair returned to Sally's hometownand felt the timing was finally right to create the restaurant they had dreamed up on their first date.

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