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4 Ways to Pivot Your Restaurant’s Business Model During COVID-19

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The meal kit industry, which has been around since 2007, hit $5 billion in annual revenue in 2019—but growth in the industry was slow pre-COVID-19. For example, Una Pizza & Wine in Saskatoon is offering delivery through their website that isn’t just limited to their pizzas. Offer meal kits ??

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Five Food & Hospitality Trends for a Post-Lockdown World

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As a side note, in 2007/8 when the GFC hit, smartphones were still in the Genesis phase! Some operators, such as Genki Sushi at KLCC Centre (Insert Picture) in Kuala Lumpur were already on this “train,” with orders taken via the restaurant website and orders delivered by train. Great for customers and great for business! (As

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Why Are the World’s Greatest Mangoes Almost Impossible to Buy in the U.S.?

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It was almost midnight when I pulled up to the drop site in a borrowed car, the rear seats pushed down to make room for the product. in May, and on June 7 I picked up my first batch (ordered off a website) from a middleman in New Jersey. Pakistani mangoes began arriving in the U.S. Butt declined a request for comment.)

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Grubhub Grabbed and Contactless is Everywhere

Modern Restaurant Management

The guidance and revised application forms are available on SBA’s and Treasury’s websites. I’ve known Jitse since 2007 and his story is much like mine. Bright, naturally lit, spacious walkways and seating areas comfortable to roam between or work from. Click here to view the new Interim Final Rules.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Opportunity is Barking and the Spirit of BBQ

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. The ezCater Catering Growth Platform is uniquely designed to help restaurants get incremental catering orders and manage their catering operations.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

PPX Hospitality Brands will manage two restaurant groups headquartered in metro Boston, the aforementioned Smith & Wollensky, and The Strega Group, a collection of Italian chophouses recently acquired from the Varano Group. In 2007, he became CEO of the Forefront Group, North America’s largest supplier of golf accessories.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Wing Zone Revitalization and Real Food BK

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Ike’s locations have industry-leading average unit volumes, which have only gotten stronger since the company overhauled its marketing technology stack, including an upgraded loyalty program, a new website and easier online ordering. “The joy and love shown for Krispy Kreme by people in Cairo has been truly overwhelming.

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