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MRM’s 10 Most-Read Articles of 2019

Modern Restaurant Management

Before we look forward to 2020, we need to glance back at 2019. Again, most of our top posts showcased thought leadership on hot topics in restaurant management. T he combo of cloud kitchens and delivery from ItsaCheckmate is thought leadership at its finest. (If Learning more about "Near Me" searches was a hit.

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Is the Future of Restaurant Design Off-Premise Focused?

Black Box Intelligence

Chipotle Mexican Grill introduced Chipotlanes in 2019 and accelerated rollouts of the drive-thru system in 2020. Even so, the list is growing of brands that have unveiled new, futuristic designs that prioritize off-premise consumption over dine-in. Design Updates Not Limited to Limited-Service Restaurants.

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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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HOSHIZAKI AMERICA, INC. ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF THE AWARD-WINNING MODWATER DISPENSER

Sante

“After launching this product at the 2019 National Restaurant Association Show and being recognized for a Kitchen Innovations (KI) Award, we have not been able to keep enough inventory on the shelf until now.” The 14-7/8 inch wide countertop water dispenser instantly delivers cups of chilled, hot, sparkling or alkaline water.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Modular Chicken and 2020 Year-End Results

Modern Restaurant Management

Golden Chick’s modular restaurant design will feature a drive-thru as well as an area for online order pick-ups in a 1,920-square-foot space. ” The addition of INAA Restaurant Group marks the ninth multi-unit development agreement for Naf Naf since launching its franchising program in the second half of 2019.

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Redefining ‘Dine and Dash’ and Review Hub

Modern Restaurant Management

During the course of 2019, revenue increased 109 percent as tens of thousands of new restaurants joined the Toast community. launched two new products designed to help businesses with multiple locations better reach and understand consumers at every phase of the purchase cycle. ” Yelp Adds Products. Food & Facilities.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

This program, piloted last year, is designed to help KFC team members build short-term savings and create lasting savings behaviors. However, according to a 2019 report from the Federal Reserve Bank, 37 percent of all Americans could not cover an unexpected $400 expense without going into debt.

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