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August 17, 2022

Good Impressions: How to Simplify Restaurant Openings

A solid plan for your grand opening is critical to the future success of your restaurant. Don't let the key details that can make or break a successful opening get lost in the shuffle.

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July 25, 2022

Meet Full Course’s Lissa Bowen

Lissa Bowen has been in the restaurant industry for nearly 30 years and feels the current retention practices do not always meet the real needs of the employees the industry is serving.

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July 5, 2022

Want to Start a New Concept or Expand Big Time?

Everyone with the dream of starting a restaurant also has a dream of money falling from the sky to get those doors open. Lauren Fernandez, founder and CEO of Full Course, an Atlanta-based restaurant development and investment firm, knows her job is to shake off some of the stardust.

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July 5, 2022

Restaurants Are Moving Toward a Fast Casual Model and Why Investors Love It

“Our restaurants have certainly taken many hits these last few years,” explains Fernandez. “The COVID-19 pandemic has presented hurdles that our restaurants continue to overcome. As a result, they want to operate smarter and contribute to their overall guest experience in the very best way.”

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June 29, 2022

Why Restaurants Are Moving Towards a Fast-Casual Model

One trend is many restaurants are moving toward a fast-casual model. Lauren Fernandez, Founder and CEO of Full Course, is a veteran of the restaurant and beverage industry and offers her expertise in why this trend is important to the future of the industry.

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June 17, 2022

Full Course Founder Lauren Fernandez on positive affirmations, work life balance, and entrepreneurship

The Female Founder is a show all about helping women grow their businesses and reach their full potential. Each episode will highlight inspiring stories and advice from female entrepreneurs to help you build and grow your business.

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June 14, 2022

4 Qualities Restaurant Franchisors Look For in a Franchisee

Good restaurant franchisees have "an aptitude towards service to others," says Lauren Fernandez, founder and CEO of Full Course, "because you can train anyone to run a restaurant, but it's very hard to coach somebody to be a nice person."

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May 31, 2022

What's Hot in Restaurant Franchising Right Now? Two Industry Experts Weigh In

"I have worked with brands where there was no online ordering, but you no longer can get away with ignoring technology in restaurants," says Lauren Fernandez, founder and CEO of Full Course.

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March 29, 2022

Lissa Bowen and James Kahler Join Full Course

Full Course, an innovative restaurant investment firm dedicated to growing emerging brands through education and resources, is expanding its executive leadership team by welcoming Lissa Bowen and James Kahler.

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March 14, 2022

How to Create Positive Restaurant Employee Culture

“A positive company culture is one where employees feel valued and supported,” says Bowen, a recruiting expert with nearly 30 years of experience in acquiring and retaining restaurant industry talent.

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March 1, 2022

Full Course Introduces LAUNCH: The Playbook to Successfully Open, Own and Operate Your First Restaurant

Full Course, an innovative restaurant investment firm dedicated to growing emerging brands, introduces LAUNCH: The Playbook to Successfully Open, Own and Operate Your First Restaurant, a 12-module workshop designed to help entrepreneurs opening their first location.

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January 18, 2022

Lauren Fernandez named to Nation's Restaurant News Power List 2022

Selected by the editors of Nation’s Restaurant News, the 9th annual Power List is the definitive list of people who are evolving the restaurant industry through fresh ideas and game-changing approaches.

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December 22, 2021

4 Keys to Retaining Restaurant Talent During ‘The Great Resignation’

In today’s competitive market, employers should make sure they are educating prospective hires about their employee value proposition—the rewards and benefits employees receive in return for their contributions to the business.

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November 4, 2021

Restaurant Investment Group Launches to Support Restaurateurs

Full Course is a restaurant investment group dedicated to changing the way new and emerging restaurants grow their brands. The company focuses on the people who make restaurants successful, by taking a hands-on approach to business.

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Unity, Drive, and Diversity with Lauren Fernandez

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Lauren Fernandez
Learn how to inspire unity and inclusion in your professional environment with our CEO and Founder, Lauren Fernandez.
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LENZ on Business

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Lauren Fernandez
Lauren joins Jon Waterhouse to talk about the company’s consulting, development, educational services, and how she focuses on helping clients grow through conscious capital and coaching.
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GLEAM Network

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GLEAM Network is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization whose mission is to provide mentorship and leadership development to the underserved community in the restaurant and foodservice industry.
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Mentorship Program ebook

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Lissa Bowen
Access our free e-book with some helpful tips for starting a mentorship program for your organization.
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citybiz CEO Interviews

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Lauren Fernandez
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On positive affirmations, work life balance, and entrepreneurship

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Lauren Fernandez
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Growth is About More Than Money

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Lauren Fernandez
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Know Yourself, Be Aligned, and Grow

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Full Course Team
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Who Comes First: The Employee or Guest?

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Lissa Bowen
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Restaurant Trends

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Lauren Fernandez
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Creating Systems for Restaurant Growth

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Lauren Fernandez
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Getting the Most out of Your Restaurant

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Lauren Fernandez
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Coming Into Your Power

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Who's That Lady

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