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MRM Research Roundup: Year-End 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

The most ordered menu item of 2020 came from South Carolina chain, New York City Pizza, and its “New York” thin-crust pizza. Oracle leads both general merchandise and hospitality sectors globally, with international customers including Gap and Burger King. Driving Demand for Alcohol. Invest early in digital marketing.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Since then, gift card sales have declined, but online ordering and merchandise sales have both increased steadily: Online orders have increased 50 percent week-over-week for the last three weeks. The question then becomes: Are facilities equipped to support hand washing as people return to their regular public activities?

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MRM Franchise Feed: Franchising for Heroes and Shaq-a-Roni for Charity

Modern Restaurant Management

The brand has been able to create an entirely new category of menu items, transforming the familiar comfort food of chicken and waffles into its photo-worthy and on-the-go staple. Its concise, yet scalable menu, does not necessitate the need for large retail space, allowing for creative opportunities to grow and innovate into the future.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Krystal Refranchising and Pieology in China

Modern Restaurant Management

Same menu, same location, just a new building – and you see how people really flock back to the brand. What started as a restaurant only serving salads, wraps and desserts in 2009, is now serving a chef-inspired menu of signature salads, wraps, grain bowls, and sandwiches. percent to +107.5 With growth comes evolution.

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German Restaurants Are Expanding: 57 Concepts You Should Know

Apicbase

The menu features three types of dishes served in many different versions: poutine (French fries topped by cheese and gravy), various fried snacks, and salads for the cholesterol-conscious. The menu includes burgers, a breakfast buffet, cocktails and the ever-present currywurst. Exactly like any foodservice business should be.

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Face Pay Network, Restaurant of the Future and The Main Course

Modern Restaurant Management

Creating and optimizing the menu based on US Foods’ exclusive food-costing tools, industry analysis and recipes designed by in-house chefs that focus on both profitability and diner trends. Merchandise specific to New York City and Times Square to commemorate the experience. ” DoorDash Partners with NBA.

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22 Restaurant Advertising Ideas Driving Guests To Tables In 2022

7 Shifts

Hang Your Restaurant's Menu in The Window. Display your restaurant's menu in the window by the front door, or by the entrance of the restaurant. Additionally, if your restaurant offers takeout, place some takeout menus by your entrance to entice customers who may not be looking to dine in. Other Restaurant Signage Ideas.