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How I Got My Job: Designing NYC’s Coolest Restaurant Merch and Food Labels

EATER

In 2016, while studying abroad in Paris, Li used the microblogging platform Weibo to share her graphic design work, resulting in freelance requests from restaurants, cafes, and other businesses across the world. During the pandemic, businesses shifted to delivery and focused on developing stronger social media presence.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

“It’s encouraging to see consumers continue to rally and support local businesses, with many planning to purchase merchandise, specialty items and gift cards as holiday gifts.” 22 percent of customers are looking to buy restaurant merchandise. 24 percent of people are interested in gifting signature sauces.

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Coffee News Recap, 27 Jan: Proud Mary Coffee to sell Panamanian Gesha for US $150 per cup, PRF El Salvador to host 2023 Salvadoran Barista Championship & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

Once a member, coffee businesses can use the Alt Dairy logo in window fronts, and can also benefit from social media and press release campaigns to promote their use of plant milks. Espresso Parts has been distributing Kalita products since 2016. Roasters and coffee shops can sign up to the Hospitality Heroes initiative.

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Restaurant Profit Margins: A No-Brainer Guide to Maximizing Your Profits

Notch

In 2016, the average net profit margin across the industry was a mere 3%. You may wish to also offer delivery, take reservations, and/or sell merchandise. Take social media seriously The majority of your guests will do at least a little online research before coming into your restaurant.

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Restaurant Profit Margins: A No-Brainer Guide to Maximizing Your Profits

Notch

In 2016, the average net profit margin across the industry was a mere 3%. You may wish to also offer delivery, take reservations, and/or sell merchandise. Take social media seriously The majority of your guests will do at least a little online research before coming into your restaurant.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Since its founding in 2014, the brand has been praised for its natural ability to be showcased on social media. The innovative automat concept is currently looking for experienced franchisees and qualified investors to introduce the concept to major media markets across the country. Veterans and first responders want to work.

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Alison Roman, Bon Appétit, and the Global Pantry Problem

EATER

It stemmed from a recent interview that Roman gave in which she criticized both minimalism icon Marie Kondo and cookbook author Chrissy Teigen for peddling branded merchandise, implying that they were sellouts — while discussing her own “capsule collection” of cooking tools, no less. Because the aesthetics of food media are indeed white.