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The Guide to Success with Ghost Kitchens for Restaurant Owners

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We chatted with some of those most experienced in the ghost kitchen game to find out some myths, best practices, and tips for success in this food service style. One ghost kitchen may contain multiple units where different brands can prepare food for delivery, and in some cases, pickup. Table of Contents. What is a ghost kitchen?

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What the American Rescue Plan Means for Restaurants

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IndpRestaurants [link] — Tom Colicchio (@tomcolicchio) March 6, 2021. IndpRestaurants [link] — Tom Colicchio (@tomcolicchio) March 6, 2021. Unlike previously passed legislation , this program provides debt-free grants , not loans, for restaurants, bars, food carts and trucks, caterers, cafes, breweries, and more.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-July 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

With the Eviction Moratorium coming to an end on July 31st, worries are escalating about the small business owners who still can’t cover monthly rent payments and/or have back rent to pay. Rent Struggle Is Real. 35 percent of ALL small businesses in the U.S. 35 percent of ALL small businesses in the U.S. TableSafe, Inc.,

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The American Restaurant 2022 (Post Pandemic)

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Let’s start with what we are fairly comfortable saying: whatever “normal” is will likely not make an appearance until the end of 2021 – so…let’s begin our speculation with January of 2022 to be safe. Of, course the food must be tasty and appealing at some level and above all else – consistent. I know what you are thinking – WHAT!!!!

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Celebrating Pride Month 2021 at Your Restaurant No COVID Limits

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Last year all events were held online but 2021 will have some cornerstone outdoor in-person events too. For food trucks, check out options for providing food at the events. . It’s no wonder then that for years food and beverage brands have been ‘cause marketing’ under the LGBTQ+ umbrella. Let’s dig in!

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The Dark Kitchen | Season 5, Vol. 4: Wow Bao

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Alexander talks about how he started back in 1993 with the privately held restaurant group Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants that Rich Melman launched in 1971. Alexander goes on to talk about introducing self ordering kiosks, mobile desktop ordering, food trucks, and then getting involved with consumer packaged goods.

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YEA: Restaurants Showing Resiliency with New Openings

Modern Restaurant Management

New restaurant and food businesses are opening at pre-pandemic levels, with the number of new openings increasingly more in line with 2018 and 2019 volumes, according to third quarter data for the Yelp Economic Average (YEA) report. “Business owners have proven their resilience throughout the course of this pandemic.