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Mongolian Concepts Adds New VP of Technology to Executive Team

by Katie Lee

Irving, Texas — Mongolian Concepts, the management group behind three fresh bowl brands — Genghis Grill, Flat Top Grill and BD’s Mongolian Grill — has hired Jason Levinson as vice president of technology. He will leverage the latest in technology to enhance the brand’s digital strategy and drive growth across all three brands. “Jason brings a multi-faceted approach to technology and digital innovation and his experience and expertise will help expand our brand’s potential,” says Gregg Majewski, CEO of Mongolian Concepts. “His knowledge in the restaurant industry gives him the …

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First Watch Opens New Corporate Headquarters in Bradenton, FL

by Katie Lee

Bradenton, Fla. — First Watch, an award-winning brunch concept, has opened the doors to its new corporate headquarters in the University Town Center area in Bradenton, Fla. The newly constructed 39,000-square-foot standalone building is located just off Cooper Creek Boulevard behind the BJ’s shopping center at 8725 Pendery Pl., a new street named for the company’s chairman emeritus and former CEO, Kenneth L. Pendery, Jr. “For decades, First Watch has had the distinct privilege and pleasure of calling the Suncoast our home. Ever since our founders made the decision to …

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First Watch Expands Footprint in Chicago

by Katie Lee

Chicago — First Watch, the award-winning brunch restaurant that made its Chicagoland debut in Oak Brook in March, continues to expand into the region with the opening of a new restaurant in the suburb of Kildeer on June 7. The new 5,605-square-foot standalone restaurant is located in the Shops at Kildeer. The brunch spot offers a unique indoor/outdoor dining space and cocktail bar, where it will serve fresh breakfast, brunch and lunch 7 days a week. “Since opening our doors in Oak Brook a few short months ago, the Chicagoland …

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First Watch Hires First Chief Transformation Officer

by Katie Lee

Bradenton, Fla. — Award-winning breakfast, brunch and lunch concept First Watch has hired Greg Barber as its new chief transformation officer. In this newly created role, Barber is responsible for leading strategy development and will partner with First Watch’s key functional leaders on the development and implementation of critical corporate initiatives. Prior to joining First Watch, Barber spent 9 years working for PepsiCo, Inc. in Purchase, N.Y., where he led strategy development for PepsiCo’s North American beverage division before ultimately leading the Fortune 50 company’s global business development in the …

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