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10. Jack Butorac named 2017 Operator of the Year

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The Marco’s Pizza CEO turned a small chain into an innovative, high-growth concept.

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9. Hot Concepts, Gene Simmons kick off 58th annual MUFSO conference

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One of the largest gatherings of foodservice executives was in Dallas.

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8. Cookies get their due on dessert menus

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Chefs present cookies with innovative flavors and oversized presentations.

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7. What We’re Reading: Searching for Instagram-able restaurants; chefs pull together for Puerto Rico

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This week, we take a look at how Instagram is changing how consumers search for restaurants online, chefs pulling together to feed Puerto Ricans after Hurricane Maria, whether food safety inspections are safe enough, and small beer taprooms bubbling up.

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6. Seafood steps up to the bar

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Chefs upgrade classic seafood-at-the-bar dishes.

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5. Working Lunch: Target's wage hike pressures restaurant employers

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Plus, learn what businesses are not getting with the GOP tax reform proposal.

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4. Chipotle recruits Richard Blais to lead Tasty Made

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The Beard nominated cookbook author plans to ‘enhance’ the burger concept.