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Fewer Seats, More Shelves: How Restaurants are Preparing for the Takeout Order Boom

LevelUp

Since 2014, online ordering for pickup and delivery has grown 300% faster than dine-in traffic. Previously, most locations were about 2,000 square feet with 50 seats, as required by company policy. Future stores will be as small as 1,400 square feet and seat as few as 26 people. Pickup shelves at Firehouse Subs.

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An Eater’s Guide to Whistler, British Columbia

EATER

And while Vail Resorts poured millions into upgrading the chairs, vaunted local restaurateurs are working equally hard to make their own seats just as attractive. Evrensel sold Toptable in 2014, but the group continues to set the standard for high-end dining in Whistler. Where to eat.

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A Kroger-Albertsons Merger Would Be Bad for Almost Everyone

EATER

She says requests for new equipment have been denied, and workers have been pressured to watch their spending. In 2014, Haggen acquired around 150 stores that Albertsons had divested in order to merge with Safeway. If you have nothing to hide, then give us a seat at the table.” We’re the ones that work for him.

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A Kroger-Albertsons Merger Would Be Bad for Almost Everyone

EATER

She says requests for new equipment have been denied, and workers have been pressured to watch their spending. In 2014, Haggen acquired around 150 stores that Albertsons had divested in order to merge with Safeway. If you have nothing to hide, then give us a seat at the table.” We’re the ones that work for him.

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Where to Stay, Dine & Be Seen During Super Bowl LIV Weekend in Miami

Sante

Conceptualized by chef/owner Brian Nasajon and bar manager/owner Ben Potts, the restaurant is a 120-seat eatery with a playful, globally-inspired menu and vibrant after-hours bar where innovative food and drinks go hand in hand. Seats are released one month in advance.

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MRM Franchise Feed: White Castle’s 25-Year Club and Cheddar Weather

Modern Restaurant Management

Located in a mixed retail area near the Rye train station with heavy foot traffic, the 1900-square-foot storefront has approximately 20 indoor seats and outdoor seating for 60. Most of Ford’s Garage’s forthcoming locations will be approximately 8,900 square feet with about 250 seats, and have between 95 and 115 employees.

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First Robotic Mobile Restaurant and DoorDash’s Commissary Kitchen

Modern Restaurant Management

With self-cleaning technology, there are never issues with equipment going uncleaned. Parts Town and Heritage Foodservice Group are coming together to strengthen their OEM (original equipment manufacturer) parts distribution capabilities. the number of customers who leave without being seated or greeted).