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THE BEST OF TIMES, THE WORST OF TIMES

Culinary Cues

Why would I say such a thing when so many restaurateurs and chefs are beside themselves with trying to staff their operations, culinary schools are trimming their operations or closing their doors, and restaurants are unable to find the product they need through a distribution network crippled from pandemic uncertainty?

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Beating the Labor Crunch: Outsourced Strategies Are Key

Modern Restaurant Management

As restaurants and other hospitality venues re-open and see increased demand from customers and guests, one thing is clear: labor shortages could slow their recovery, hampering businesses trying to capitalize on the booming consumer demand. While some point to the labor crunch as a short-term issue, this is likely wishful thinking.

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Mastering Multi-Channel Sales: A Comprehensive Guide for QSR Operators

Rocket Fuel

Despite this rebound, counter sales are still significantly lower than pre-pandemic rates of 34.82% in 2018 and 29.68% in 2019. Here are some of the most important learnings from 2022: Delivery channel growth: The delivery channel has grown by a staggering 1,343% since 2019.

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OUR DAILY BREATH: AFTER COVID-19 RESTAURANT CONCEPT IDEATION

Culinary Cues

It might have been the purpose of the restaurant, the over-riding theme, the systems used, the menu, the staffing model, the hours of operation, the way that you compensate employees – or for that matter the type of employees that you hired – certainly there is something that you wish that you could do over. NOW IS THE TIME.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features evolving guest relationships, views on restauarant tech, employee desires and wedding trends. According to this year's survey, restaurant operators' early investment in delivery and mobile ordering has paid off in a big way. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-July 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest news on restaurant recovery, delivery trends, top ice cream toppings and the ideal "delivery doughnut." Total restaurant visits were down -6 percent in May 2021 compared to May 2019 but were up +23 percent from a year ago, recovering from a -23 percent decline in May 2020.

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OUR DAILY BREATH: IDEATION AND SCENARIO PLANNING

Culinary Cues

How do we balance lower volume with financial needs of the operation? [] CUSTOMERS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE FOOD THEY ORDER. Possible strategy: Be proactive with a well defined, enhanced sanitation and food handling protocol for your restaurant and relay this information to your guests.