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Rene Marquis Q&A

Total Food Service

Chef Rene’s interest in cooking was sparked by his first job, washing dishes for a Chinese restaurant in his hometown of Lewiston, ME. At a culinary competition in New Hampshire, he met Culinary Institute of America (CIA) chef-instructor Fritz Sonnenschmidt, who said, “Come to my school.”

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MRM Franchise Feed: Jeremiah’s Opens 50th During 25th Anniversary, Wahlburgers Wild and Robotic Pizza

Modern Restaurant Management

The unique taste offers a fusion of American Southern with a hint of Asian, reflecting co-owners and founders, chef Pace Webb from Texas and her entrepreneur husband Chris Georgalas who is half Japanese. "Our Chef Carron has always taken an imaginative approach to pizza making.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Greek from Greece Grows and Hearts Afire for Mac & Cheese

Modern Restaurant Management

. “The entire Lomasney family is truly passionate about the Slapfish brand and mission to increase consumption of sustainable seafood,” said Slapfish Founder and Executive Chef Andrew Gruel. My father built his legacy on serving authentic, flavorful food, and our family is proud to bring his recipes to families across the country.”