Papa Murphy's is the fifth largest pizza chain in the country and the pioneer and leader of the "take and bake" pizza segment. Papa Murphy's operates approximately 1,100 franchised and corporate-owned locations in 31 states and Canada. The Vancouver, Wash.-based company offers custom-made pizzas featuring high-quality fresh toppings generously layered on pizza dough that is made fresh each morning in each store.
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In an effort to raise awareness about the best green practices for McDonald’s, John Rockwell, AIA, LEED AP, sustainability manager for McDonald’s, implemented numerous sustainability initiatives to reduce energy usage, water consumption and waste. Today, a Chicago, Ill., location of the fast-food chain is awaiting LEED certification.
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Today’s restaurant patrons are looking for more than a good meal; they want an entertaining dining experience. Increasing customer demands have encouraged all types of chefs to deliver more consistent and high-quality creations in order to differentiate themselves from the competition.
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Kitchens are being designed to be more efficient than ever before. European restaurants often incorporate cooking suites into their kitchen designs in order to increase efficiency, maximize space and reduce energy consumption. Cooking suites aren’t as prevalent in the United States yet, but it’s easy to see why they are so popular in Europe.
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