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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. Second, the shift of Thanksgiving into December of 2019 converts from tailwind to headwind this month. percent from 2018 to 2019, sales for the whole weekend only increased about four percent. First, at 2.1

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Best Summer Cocktail Trends of 2019

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It’s almost summer, the season for outdoor parties , sangria pitchers, and extended brunch hours , making right now the perfect time to execute seasonally-inspired marketing campaigns, event plans, and if related, summer-hire recruiting. Take advantage of the festive, summer vibes and offer a special seasonal cocktail menu.

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What Hotel Menu Trends Will Define 2022?

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What Hotel Menu Trends Will Define 2022? E xperts predict the global hotel industry in 2022 will return to 80 percent of 2019 demand — as more vacationers return to the fold and business travelers book trips once more, how have your offerings adapted to post-pandemic consumer demands? b3lineicon|b3icon-trees|?

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MRM Plant-Based: Five Easy Ways To Increase Your Sales (Without Cauliflower Pizza)

Modern Restaurant Management

Grubhub released its annual “ Year In Food ” report, highlighting the top trends of 2019 and found that vegan and vegetarian orders rose by 27 percent in popularity overall in 2019 as compared to 2018. Review your menu carefully and add a symbol that denotes all your plant-based/vegan dishes already available.

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How to Reduce and Track Restaurant Food Waste

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Those projections, along with seasonal recipe modifications, should be used to better anticipate what you’ll actually use. For example, Toast’s 2019 Restaurant Success Report states that 38% of restaurants reuse kitchen trimmings to reduce waste. Excess that can’t be repurposed can be considered for composting instead.

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How to Reduce Food Waste in Restaurants: 16 Practical Tips

Touch Bistro

The number of Americans who make food and beverage choices based on sustainability has increased by 23% since 2019 , so implementing environmentally friendly practices at your restaurant is sure to be a crowd-pleasing choice. Identify Multi-Use Menu Items. Order In-Season. Compost Whenever Possible. Another bonus?

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Organic Waste Recycling for Foodservice: What You Need To Know

Sustainability Beyond the Plate

Composting can be considered a form of recycling. A compostable item is a certain type of biodegradable item that breaks down relatively quickly into humus , a substance that enriches soil. An extensive list of composting terms and their definitions can be found here. all organic matter) for soil amendments.