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"Food is becoming
more casual and
much more
approachable
in restaurants,
whether that be
a great lobster
roll or an Italian
panini."
Josh Allen of Companion

available for a limited time. The new chicken sand-

Duvall will be key to furthering the development of

wich is served on toasted pesto Parmesan focaccia.

inventory systems, efficient scheduling procedures,
and proﬁtability structure alongside leadership

"We are excited to introduce our guests to Corner

coaching and development. Additionally, he will assist

Bakery's new harvest creations," says Corner Bakery's

in building Kneaders' hiring and on-boarding systems

chief marketing officer Donna Josephson. "Our

to grow the organization. Duvall will also contribute

freshly prepared dishes are full of ﬂavor - perfect for

to cultivating ﬁnancial strength, enhancing efficien-

breakfast, lunch and dinner."

cies and store compliance and ensuring consistency
across the brand in all operational capacities.

Kneaders Bakery and Cafe, an authentic European
scratch-casual restaurant and bakery headquartered

"Nate truly understands the Kneaders philosophy of

in Orem, Utah, recently announced that veteran

delighting the customer. As a career executive within

industry executive Nate Duvall has joined the

the fast-casual industry, he has an exceptional history of

company as chief operating officer. Duvall's previous

implementing outstanding internal and external opera-

role as chief restaurant officer at Four Foods Group

tional practices and he is passionate about elevating

(FFG) allowed him to work closely with multiple

the brand experience for customers, store operators,

brand presidents, vice presidents, directors of restau-

and employees alike," says James Worthington, chief

rant management and restaurant-level managers,

executive officer of Kneaders, which operates locations

contributing to the overall growth and success of the

in eight states.

Kneaders brand.
Branching out in new directions
As chief operating officer for Kneaders, Duvall will

Starbucks opened its ﬁrst New York City store nearly

assist the brand's regional directors and district

25 years ago in 1993 and has over the years brought

managers, along with their management teams, to

new store concepts to the city. It was the ﬁrst city to

ensure operational excellence and provide ongoing

welcome Starbucks opportunity stores in Jamaica,

management training to enhance administrative and

Queens, and Bed-Stuy, and its ﬁrst Express format

reporting processes.

store in the Financial District.

"I am looking forward to being part of the Kneaders

Now Starbucks is opening a new Princi stand-alone

family and I am committed to continuing the mission

bakery in New York City's Theater District, the third

of delighting customers through an operational lens,"

Princi location in the United States, following openings

says Duvall.

in Seattle and Chicago. The renowned boutique bakery

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