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

Modern Restaurant Management

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature news about an influx of catering orders, the topic of tipping, the rise of kiosks and affordable Michelin restaurants. Among the highlights: On or Off Prem Same-store catering transactions increased +71 percent in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022. Total tips averaged 18.9 Tips on Sundays averaged 18.73

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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. This edition of MRM Research Roundup features top trends for 2020, how 2020 changed food and the year's top wines. Top Restaurant Trends. BentoBox released its comprehensive 2020 Restaurant Trend Report.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the dismal March restaurant sales, security, loyalty, trends and teen consumer behaviors. March Sales Decline. Same-store sales for restaurants dropped by 28.3 Same-store sales for restaurants dropped by 28.3 percent in March.

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New-Wave Bakeries Are on the Rise in Puerto Rico

EATER

José Rodriguez piping local herb cream cheese for his smoked salmon cups at Levain Artisan Breads. Rafael Ruiz Mederos After decades of industrialized baked goods, Puerto Rico welcomes a generation of bakeries redefining the island’s traditions with local ingredients and global techniques Soft, doughy pan sobao is ubiquitous in Puerto Rico.

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Rising Restaurant Minimum Wage: What to Know for 2021

Touch Bistro

the current federal minimum hourly wage is $7.25, and has remained unchanged since 2009. hour for employers grossing <$110,000 in annual sales and not covered by FLSA). hour (for businesses grossing >$319,000 per in annual sales). hour if a company has >10 employees or grosses >$100,000 in sales).

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New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

In 1991 she was promoted to Accounting Manager and in 2009 to Director of Accounting. New & Notable spotlights the latest news restaurateurs need to know. TEAM Schostak Family Celebrates Anniversary and Employees. “This milestone is significant and we could not be prouder for the contributions our team has made to our success. .”

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Deconstructing Russia’s Coffee Market

Perfect Daily Grind

Organised by Perfect Daily Grind, this world leading coffee event is aimed at bringing international markets together by advising attendees on how to improve sales, access new markets, generate valuable relationships, and foster knowledge-sharing and mentorship. . Credit: Ricardo Montalvo . Russia’s Past Relationship With Coffee.

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