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RE-THINKING THE NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANT

Culinary Cues

In 2019, over 490,000 of those locations were independent, privately owned businesses. Touch screen order kiosks, QSR code access to restaurant menus, a resurgence of convenience foods, and even robotics are certainly ways to minimize human error and control costs in the long run, but what does it do for the experience?

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Third Party Food Delivery Strategies for Restaurants

The Restaurant Group

Third Party Food Delivery Strategies. How long has your restaurant considered building a third-party food delivery strategy? The trends toward convenience over visiting a restaurant have only grown stronger, and due to the current COVID-19 pandemic restaurateurs are looking to leverage third-party delivery services.

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OUR DAILY BREATH: IDEATION AND SCENARIO PLANNING

Culinary Cues

Possible strategy: More space between tables and controlled limits on customers allowed at one time. How do we balance lower volume with financial needs of the operation? [] CUSTOMERS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE FOOD THEY ORDER. Let your customers know that safety and sanitation is your most important job.

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Spark 2019: Re-Imagining Hospitality for the Restaurant Industry

Hot Schedules

Spark 2019: Re-Imagining Hospitality for the Restaurant Industry. The 2019 Spark conference, presented by HotSchedules and Fourth, brought restaurant industry leaders together to address challenges facing operators today. The continued rise of third-party delivery has played a big role in these new consumer demands.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-July 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest news on restaurant recovery, delivery trends, top ice cream toppings and the ideal "delivery doughnut." Snack were up this May +8 percent compared to May 2019 and up +3 percent compared to two years ago. " Remarkable Resiliency. Visits at P.M. Check values up.

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THE BEST OF TIMES, THE WORST OF TIMES

Culinary Cues

Now that the pandemic was beginning to come under control and state governments were loosening the grip of protocol on restaurants – customers were beginning to re-emerge, albeit with some trepidation. Ghost kitchens, food trucks, curbside, home delivery, and on-line engagement will only get better. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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Mitigating Cost Price Inflation Via Supplier Management

Hot Schedules

Hospitality systems can’t undo labor legislation, failed harvests or political turmoil, and with hotels in urban markets still seeing revenues dip as much as 52 percent compared to 2019, operators need to utilize every possible method to cut costs. It’s good for customers too, as dishes are consistent and quality control stays high.

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