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RED ROBIN PREPARES FOR TRANSFORMATION

Under the direction of new CEO GJ Hart, the brand is ready to implement a five-point turn around strategy. FSRmagazine.com/ Red-Robin-Transfomation APPLEBEE’S PRESIDENT JOHN CYWINSKI STEPS DOWN Credited with leading the chain’s resurgence, Cywinski is leav ing to become CEO of another, undisclosed company. FSRmagazine.com/ Cywinski-Steps-Down PERKINS REIGNITES GROWTHWITH VIRTUAL PARTNERSHIPS In addition to partnering with brands like Buca di Beppo, Per kins is launching a new model.

PURPOSE DRIVEN RESTAURANTS

The Restaurateur Balancing Nostalgia and Innovation Minneapolis chef and restaurateur Brian Ingram reimagines comfort dishes with a sense of adventure. FSRmagazine.com/Brian-Ingram

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16 How One Independent Operator Found Success in a Crowded Market A second-generation restaurateur

Make Your Restaurant a Go-To Coffee Destination Easy steps to drive all-day sales. SPONSORED BY SEB PROFESSIONAL How Two Brands Use On-Demand Delivery to Boost Profits DoorDash On-Demand Deliv ery helps restaurants fulfill orders from their own app or website. SPONSORED BY DOORDASH How HERSHEY’S Can Help Restaurants Improve Margins New five-pound chip bags help improve financials. SPONSORED BY HERSHEY FOODSERVICE

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39 Gourmet Nostalgia Sides like macaroni and cheese offer trendy comfort. SPONSORED BY BLOUNT FINE FOODS

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