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operations:<br />
Pal's Sudden Service pg. 24<br />
food & Beverage:<br />
Mastering breakfast pg. 30<br />
finance:<br />
Art of the deal pg. 42<br />
Marketing:<br />
Fan collaboration pg. 46<br />
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