MRM Franchise Feed: Exploring Restaurant Industry Careers, New Branding and Free Pizza on Election Day

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My Future, My WayChairman and CEO of Nashville-based Shoney’s Corporation, David Davoudpour joined Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) Director Dr. Shawn Joseph and Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Ralph Schultz in hosting the 2016 ‘My Future, My Way’ Career Exploration Fair on Oct. 27 at the Music City Center. Over 7,400 Nashville-area high school freshman attended the fair to learn about career opportunities from more than 200 area business representatives.

The fair was launched in 2009 through a joint partnership by MNPS and the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce as part of the Academies of Nashville initiative in Metro’s 12 zoned high schools. Initial funding of $125,000 from Davoudpour allowed the event to be held at…