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The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance's new leader lays out her plans as diversity initiatives take a hit The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance's new leader lays out her plans as diversity initiatives take a hit

Erika Cospy Carr is the organization’s only leader besides Gerry Fernandez, who founded the MFHA nearly 30 years ago and retired in late 2023

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Why restaurant employees should find their ‘superpower’Why restaurant employees should find their ‘superpower’

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Dine Brands’ head of HR pulls from personal experience to evolve the company’s benefits Dine Brands’ head of HR pulls from personal experience to evolve the company’s benefits

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Slim Chickens’ new COO Christina Vaughan looks to balance brand growth with consistency Slim Chickens’ new COO Christina Vaughan looks to balance brand growth with consistency

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How impending pregnancy and motherhood inspired Mary Nguyen to open a healthy fast-casual restaurant How impending pregnancy and motherhood inspired Mary Nguyen to open a healthy fast-casual restaurant

byJoanna Fantozzi

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