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Automation Proves To Be a Necessity for Restaurants During COVID

Modern Restaurant Management

Technology such as kiosks and mobile apps increasingly had become cornerstones of the new business model prior to the outbreak. Nowadays, though, owners and managers unable financially to bring back their full complement of staff are relying on the technology to facilitate almost everything with a food order, except make it.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-January 2020 Super Bowl Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

The weakest business categories varied by type and price point, and included stores selling mobile phones, shoes, and appliances. Delivery and To-Go orders are up 14 percent. While the Super Bowl is primed to be a big day for QSRs, it’s also an opportunity for fraudsters to take advantage of the surge in online orders.

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Federal Grants Programs for Shared Use Commercial Kitchens Supporting Local Food Systems

The Food Corridor

The non-profit received a grant of $293,750 to establish a social enterprise to help local producers add value to their products, in order to differentiate and stand out in the saturated local marketplace. . For more than 30 years, Elijah’s Promise has been running programs to support the New Jersey food industry.

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First Robotic Mobile Restaurant and DoorDash’s Commissary Kitchen

Modern Restaurant Management

World’s First Mobile Restaurant Powered by Advanced Robotics. unveiled the world’s first mobile restaurant powered by robotic technology, top video and photo. ” While Ono’s food truck is powered by complex technology, ordering an Ono Blend is simple. Ono Food Co. Door Dash Shared Kitchen. ?

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MRM Franchise Feed: Bad Ass Gets Bigger and New Prototype for Bagel Boss

Modern Restaurant Management

The new restaurants — as well as upgrades to existing locations — will adapt the company’s new, modern, and inviting “Fresh Forward” design and meet the needs of today’s consumer with comfortable guest indoor dining spaces as well as numerous delivery and order ahead options, with a strong digital first strategy.

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New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2001, Bill was promoted to Vice President of Operations overseeing TSFR’s 60 Burger King restaurants; in 2003 he was promoted to Executive Vice President of Operations, Training & Development and Human Resources; in 2006, Bill was promoted to Chief Operating Officer adding the Del Taco brand to his responsibilities.

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A Yum! Habit, Chasing DoorDash and BellaBot

Modern Restaurant Management

“Over the past few years, we’ve focused on becoming a total access brand by growing our delivery business, expanding our online ordering and mobile channels and enhancing the in-store experience by introducing drive-thrus, kiosks and technology-centric solutions for operations,” Bendel said. and Kard Financial Inc.