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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Fine dining and upscale casual were the worst performing segments during March based on same-store sales growth. Family dining was another segment that was hit hard, which includes many buffet-based concepts. Same-store sales for restaurants dropped by 28.3 percent in March. Same-store traffic fell by 29.2 percent during March.

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German Restaurants Are Expanding: 57 Concepts You Should Know

Apicbase

The level of Frittenpride is such that this chain also has a whole range of merchandise (t-shirts, sweaters, bags, and even gold chains) dedicated to their love for the humble spud, fried like the French (or is it the Belgian?) But even within the same category, you’ll find very distinctive brand personalities. Ready for a deep dive?

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MRM People & Places: Maki Madness and Pancakes for Life

Modern Restaurant Management

In a sea of sushi snobbery, they had a revolutionary idea: democratize sushi by offering an intelligent, accessible and environmentally-conscious approach to dining. In a sea of sushi snobbery, they had a revolutionary idea: democratize sushi by offering an intelligent, accessible and environmentally-conscious approach to dining.

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