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Pros and Cons: Should restaurants accept contactless payments?

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Contactless payment systems launched in 2007 , yet they are only recently viewed as serious alternatives to cash or cards in the United States. These types of payment systems—such as Apple Pay or Google Pay —are designed for fast-paced environments where customers are in a hurry, like food trucks, ice cream shops, or cafes. .

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P.F. Chang’s To Go and Wing Squad Delivers

Modern Restaurant Management

Under Allen’s leadership, this C-suite team has been instrumental in implementing a multi-faceted transformation plan designed to ensure long-term sustainability, enhance brand relevance, accelerate innovation, improve guest satisfaction, increase overall profitability and create a clear growth plan to propel the company forward.

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What Travelers Want in F&B and US Foods Scholars

Modern Restaurant Management

The purchase price of $42 million for Restaurant Magic will be financed primarily through cash and equity. Restaurant Magic’s software leverages business intelligence and automation technologies to decrease food costs, manage labor and improve overall customer service. ” US Foods Scholars. Hometown: New Orleans, La.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Wing Zone Revitalization and Real Food BK

Modern Restaurant Management

Eight months after the acquisition by Capriotti’s, Wing Zone is rolling out a brand refresh which features technology upgrades, a revamped menu, an energized restaurant design and experience, a new logo and other assets designed to further position the brand as one of the undisputed leaders in the chicken wing category.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Greek from Greece Grows and Hearts Afire for Mac & Cheese

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Ira Moreland, Managing Director of ICV, said, “We are very pleased to complete this transaction and are enthusiastic to deploy our expertise to help grow the Buffalo Wild Wings brand.

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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. Rick Camac, Dean, Restaurant & Hospitality Management at ICE (Institute of Culinary Education). Mark Hoefer, General Manager, Le Bilboquet Atlanta. Here are their responses.

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How the James Beard Foundation Failed the Most Prestigious Restaurant Awards in the Country

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Despite its issues-driven programming, the foundation’s Restaurant and Chef Awards have become both its crown jewel and cash cow. It was not designed that way. Obtaining the list of winners and trying to manipulate a revote are just part of the foundation’s interference with a process that was designed to prevent that from happening.