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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-May 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

In addition to the emergence of indoor dining, it explores rising competition between fast food and fast casual restaurant brands with COVID restrictions loosening. “The data strongly signals long wait times are a vulnerability for fast food restaurants as they compete for customers. . Fast food reigns supreme.

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How The Snug Took Control of Labor and Evolved Their Restaurant

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So we took over five of the parking spaces along our restaurant, which basically provides somewhere between 80 and 100 seats, which is technically more than we had inside prior to COVID. We’re investing a lot in our outdoor seating because our whole unique selling point has always been our vibe and our cocktails and the design of the place.

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9 Types of Restaurants – Choosing Your Niche

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Fast Casual Fast Food Casual Dining Fine Dining Contemporary Casual Full Service Cafe or Bistro Bars & Pubs Food Trucks What are the different types of restaurants? Fast Casual A fast-casual restaurant concept is the perfect blend of fast food and casual dining.

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17 Wilmington Restaurants to Check Out This Week

Restaurant Clicks

They offer outdoor seating on a first-come-first-serve basis, and it makes for an even better dining experience. The setting is festive, but you can also enjoy a casual date as well. Debby’s Fishery is a must-see venue when traveling through Wilmington if you enjoy seafood. Get there fast! Make a Reservation.

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Top Sushi Spots in Dumbo

Restaurant Clicks

If you’re looking for delicious sushi in Dumbo, I have compiled a list of my favorite spots that range in dining experiences from casual takeout spots to fine-dining Japanese bistros. Their friendly staff, affordable menu, and fast service make them a great take-out spot. Order Online.

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Falling in Love with Chicken Salad

Modern Restaurant Management

First-time Chicken Salad Chick (CSC) franchise owner Claibourne (Clay) Rogers was introduced to the fast-casual concept in 2015 when she served as an account director at the brand’s public relations firm, Fish Consulting. “Chicken Salad Chick’s values are lived every day by their executive team.”

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2023 Outlook: Trends and Challenges Restaurants Will See, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

Guest Experience : As we continue to see staff shortages and high turnover rates in the post-pandemic era, the food and beverage industry will have to focus efforts and resources on creative staff training as well as the fast and effective onboarding of new employees to guarantee a satisfactory guest experience.

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