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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Limited-service restaurants (those in quick service and fast casual) had a sharp acceleration in their guest check growth, as consumers likely shifted to larger off-premise orders to feed multiple people at home. Fine dining and upscale casual were the worst performing segments during March based on same-store sales growth.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Church’s Goes Hybrid and Curry Up Incentives Now

Modern Restaurant Management

It’s one more way we can show how much we care about our employees. “We’re thrilled to partner with the KFC Foundation to provide KFC restaurant employees with the tools they need to quickly build emergency savings funds and establish long-term saving habits,” said Leigh Phillips, President and CEO, SaverLife.

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15 Restaurant Metrics to Know and How To Use Them

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Numbers can give us insights into everything from profits and losses to average customer spend to how often employees cycle through. Employee turnover rate. Labor cost includes all labor-related categories: Employees, both hourly wages and salaries. Fast-casual: 28.9%. Casual: 33.2%. Break-even point.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-February 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Employee recruitment and retention continues to be a major challenge for operators in 2020, with low unemployment rates and growing job openings. While there are some contradictions in place, the research reveals growing demands on retailers and restaurants relating to food waste, plastic use and safety concerns. and report coauthor.

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MRM Plant-Based: Good Food Scorecard and Healthier Hospital Food

Modern Restaurant Management

42 of the country’s favorite fast food and restaurant chains still don’t offer a plant-based entrée, according to a report released today by The Good Food Institute (GFI). Please send plant-based news to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com.

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Virtual Acceleration, Raising the Bar and Insult Monitor

Modern Restaurant Management

We would like to thank Derek Jones and all of the employees at Smart Foodservice for their dedication in building a highly differentiated business in the cash and carry industry, and we know the company will be in great hands with its new owners.” SpotOn Secures $50M Funding. SpotOn Transact, Inc.,

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The 15 most profitable restaurant businesses to start in 2024

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They include a variety of formats such as fast food restaurants, food trucks, and smoothie bars, each catering to specific consumer needs with a focus on quick preparation and minimal wait times. It is even estimated that fast food will experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%

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