How a Background in Design Led Craig Turner to Restaurant Automation

Meet Craig Turner, Chief Operating Officer at Agape Automation. While he's deeply rooted in the restaurant world today, his background in design, strategy and brand has blazed a one-of-a-kind career path from retail to restaurant, with many stops in between. Join us as he sits down with Joanna Hollern to discuss his thoughts around retail, restaurant, the future of automation, and more.For access to retail insights and perspectives that build better businesses, subscribe to The Gist to stay in the know.

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Meet Craig Turner, Chief Operating Officer at Agape Automation. While he's deeply rooted in the restaurant world today, his background in design, strategy and brand has blazed a one-of-a-kind career path from retail to restaurant, with many stops in between. Join us as he sits down with Joanna Hollern to discuss his thoughts around retail, restaurant, the future of automation, and more. For access to retail insights and perspectives that build better businesses, subscribe to The Gist t...

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