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December 16, 2025
By JGLadmin
Food for ThoughtRetail

A Look Back at 2025…

It’s that time of year – a time to reflect and take pride in all you’ve accomplished. It has been another banner year at JGL, and we wanted to share some of this year’s

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August 6, 2025
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Rethink. Refresh. Rebid? Tools to Prepare for Your Future Campus Dining Program

Does your campus dining contract expire in the summer of 2027? If you said yes, it’s time to evaluate your program. Whether you’re considering renegotiating with your current p

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September 27, 2022
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Food Service Technology in a PAC Setting

💡 Key Insight: Food Service Technology in a PAC Setting Technology is reshaping the pre-show and intermission dining experience at performing arts centers. The right investments

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March 10, 2022
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Our Clients in the News

Museum of Contemporary Arts San Diego will Celebrate their Grand Re-Opening in April

JGL was retained by the Museum of Contemporary Arts San Diego to assist with a feasibility study, food service vendor selection process and rental program development. JGL worked w

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January 17, 2022
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Food for Thought

50% of Nothing is Nothing!

Negotiating a higher commission or lower fees isn’t always the best strategy. While earned income is important, there are times when a higher commission can result in lost revenu

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4 Restaurant Concepts in 1 Kitchen
May 1, 2019
By JGLadmin
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4 Restaurant Concepts in 1 Kitchen = 100% Awesome

By: Colleen Geyer Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a small but mighty city that has really stepped up its game in the restaurant industry over the past few years. A shining example of t

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Flora Bar at the Met Breuer
December 12, 2017
By JGLadmin
Our Clients in the News

Flora Bar at the Met Breuer

  Met Breuer’s hot new restaurant Flora Bar listed as on the top twenty NYC restaurants of 2017 (selection process managed by JGL)   https://www.nytimes.com/interactive

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The Café Carnegie Review
July 14, 2017
By JGLadmin
Our Clients in the News

The Café Carnegie Review

Previously the subject of articles regarding poor dining options, Carnegie Museum of Pittsburgh leadership was thrilled with the positive press garnered by their new relationship w

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Esker Grove at the Walker Art Center
February 15, 2017
By JGLadmin
Our Clients in the News

Esker Grove at the Walker Art Center

Walker Art Center’s Esker Grove nominated for a James Beard (selection process managed by JGL) https://www.gomn.com/life/12-local-chefs-restaurants-are-nominated-for-prestigious-

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