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Leadership lessons from the Women’s Foodservice Forum Conference Leadership lessons from the Women’s Foodservice Forum Conference

The nearly 3,000 attendees at the organization’s annual conference in Dallas were reminded often to have hope, be brave, and see others

byAlicia Kelso, Executive Editor

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Church’s Texas Chicken is adding more programs to bolster its culture Church’s Texas Chicken is adding more programs to bolster its culture

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Les Dames d’Escoffier International launches webinar series Les Dames d’Escoffier International launches webinar series

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From the WNBA to Wendy’s: A look at Rasheeda Clark’s non-linear career journey From the WNBA to Wendy’s: A look at Rasheeda Clark’s non-linear career journey

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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf names Tara Hinkle president and head of Americas The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf names Tara Hinkle president and head of Americas

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Catherine Tan-Gillespie named president of KFC U.S.Catherine Tan-Gillespie named president of KFC U.S.

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