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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2020-COVID-19 Effects Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features COVID-19 crisis statistics and surveys about third-party delivery, guest expectations, QSR reliance and more. “The industry’s successful recovery will depend on a customer’s feeling of well-being,” noted Oakes.

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AI Food Intelligence and Now Serving Democracy

Modern Restaurant Management

OpenTable will recommend which actions restaurants can take like running a marketing campaign or managing guest reviews to help them grow their business. billion valuation in 2017. Today, when diners choose a restaurant they also may want to know what safety measures they can expect. Before the coronavirus affected the way U.S.

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Fast-Casual Academia, Climatarian Menu and Ice Auction

Modern Restaurant Management

Hospitality Recovery Coalition. The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) announced the formation of the Hospitality Recovery Coalition with the goal of supporting on-premise partners, including restaurants, bars and distilleries, facing harsh economic impacts due to the COVID-19 crisis.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Tropical in Colorado and The Halal Guys New App

Modern Restaurant Management

“In addition to our growth and brand milestones so far this year, we have more in the pipeline in new and existing markets to increase the experience for both guests and franchisees. At the same time, we’re excited about creating a new generation of Subway guests!” ” Perfectly Designed Pizza Hut.

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Changes at McDonald’s and Reducing Food Waste

Modern Restaurant Management

in January 2017. Increasing industry awareness of the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Act (“Act”) so as to encourage safe and effective food donation and recovery. This frees up time to focus on guests, while the features do the hard work on their behalf. All guest donations will go to Action Against Hunger.

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Three Ways to Save Your Bar Business | Restaurant Recovery Series

Foodable

Check out the Restaurant Recovery Resource to keep up to date for the latest innovations and ideas to help your business recover from the crisis. Room 33 launched on New Year’s Eve in 2017. Three Key Points: Inventing news offerings to provide guests with experiences, rather than just food or drinks, is key to surviving.

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The Best Ways to Measure and Reduce Restaurant Turnover Rates

Black Box Intelligence

According to Black Box Workforce Intelligence data, half of hourly front-of-house workers left within 90 days in 2018, compared to 43% in 2017. The industry’s labor challenges will persist through the economic recovery and beyond. The numbers are similar for hourly back-of-house staff. Strategies to reduce turnover.

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