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MRM Research Roundup: Catering, Kiosks, Tipping and Dry January

Modern Restaurant Management

State of Digital Qu announced the results of its fifth annual survey of quick service (QSR) and fast casual (FC) restaurant brands. Digital ordering is still larger at fast casuals versus QSR. Half of fast casuals achieved 26-50 percent digital sales, while nearly half of QSRs had 11-25 percent digital sales.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Church’s Goes Hybrid and Curry Up Incentives Now

Modern Restaurant Management

“This program is a way to empower and equip restaurant employees with tools and resources to help them succeed and achieve their goals. Founded in 2006, Just Salad is the fast-casual restaurant industry’s leading proponent of zero-waste practices.

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The Boundary Pusher

EATER

One of an emerging generation of culture hounds who took food seriously as a badge of cool, Meehan started his career working for Bittman, who helped him land a gig writing the New York Times ’s $25 and Under column in 2004, a plum position for an emerging food writer. You feel protective of your coworkers.”