Quaker Steak And Lube With VP of Operations Bruce Lane
After a very long trip from the East Coast, we kick off our Midwest swing in Cleveland with Quaker Steak & Lube VP of Operations and Franchise Services, Bruce Lane. In this segment, we discuss QSL’s approach to operational excellence, their methodology behind finding the right franchisee and some exciting initiatives on the horizon made possible by being part of a large holding company like TravelCenters of America.
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