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MRM Research Roundup: To-Go Trends, State of the Plate, and Black Market Reservations

Modern Restaurant Management

Over one-third (36 percent) visited a coffee shop in the past year to treat or reward themselves, while 23 percent did so to socialize and 15 percent to use the wifi or get work done. They then sell the reservations on unauthorized online resale sites and social media.

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Effective Promotional Ingredients for Going Green

Modern Restaurant Management

A 2018 National Restaurant Association (NRA) State of Restaurant Sustainability survey found that a restaurant’s sustainability efforts can impact a consumer’s choice of restaurants. Additionally, food bloggers who focus on green restaurants can be a great way to spread a restaurant’s sustainability story.

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MRM at Five: What Issues Have Impacted Restaurants?

Modern Restaurant Management

In terms of operation, we are constantly discussing social media, both in good ways and bad. We’re continually learning about new and innovative ways to help our clients be more sustainable—whether that be choosing eco-friendly materials and fixtures or finding new products that use recycled or compostable packaging.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

While restaurant sales were lower for November of 2018, November of 2019 did not include the same holiday headwinds. percent sales growth, December of 2018 was tied for the strongest month last year, which means a tough comparison as we wrap up the year. Thanksgiving typically represents lower sales volumes for most industry segments.

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First Robotic Mobile Restaurant and DoorDash’s Commissary Kitchen

Modern Restaurant Management

Additionally, while other smoothie establishments use gallons of water to clean each blender, Ono’s patent-pending automated self-cleaning blender and robotic systems use 28x less water because it only needs to clean the blade and because it’s blended in the customer’s compostable cup. GlobalData). Foodable Labs).

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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. JDE Peet’s to launch fully compostable coffee capsule in 2023. Roasters and coffee shops can sign up to the Hospitality Heroes initiative.

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Where to Find Vegan and Vegetarian Food in DC

Restaurant Clicks

Chef Spike is active on social media, and often promotes sustainability and has taken a stand against food waste. Chaia tacos focus on sustainability and composting, as well as continuing to be creative with crafting delicious tacos that are meatless. Order Online. They also offer private dining experiences for small groups.