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MRM Franchise Feed: Virtual BBQ and Pieology in China

Modern Restaurant Management

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is expanding its franchise opportunities to feature another nontraditional franchise model – virtual kitchens and has executed area development agreements to bring more of Dickey’s slow-smoked, Texas-style barbecue to Chicago, Houston and Orlando, as well as make its debut in Providence, Rhode Island.

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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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2021: A Year of Strategic Questions for Restaurants 

Modern Restaurant Management

Perhaps the biggest question on restaurateurs’ minds right now is: “Do I plan for the 2021 I was expecting, or can I just go back to 2019?” My colleagues and I at EPAM Continuum have been thinking of 2021 and the trends that will soon be served to us. What's that mean for restaurant safety? Curbside Appeal.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

. “While this 2020 required us to pivot, we’ve been able to stay focused on maintaining our position as the fastest growing fast casual brand,” said Swenson, who joined Dave’s Hot Chicken at the tail-end of 2019. Hartman is a veteran, having served as a U.S. percent over 2019. Army Officer.

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Five Ways AI Cameras Will Help Your restaurant in 2021

Goliath Consulting

COVID-19 Safety. COVID-19 has been a powerful driving force for AI tech particularly in this industry, as stay-at-home orders, social distancing and other safety measures forced operators to rethink how they interact with their staff and guests. Even with the vaccine, we expect the focus on safety and hygiene to remain.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

We look forward to another year of serving up fresh dishes and brighter mornings to every customer with care, openness and intention. Think behind-the-scenes kitchen tours or insights into who the people are that work at the restaurant, offering patrons a chance to immerse themselves in the brand.

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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

A lot of retailers rushed to market in response to COVID-19 to provide mobile experiences that prioritized safety and contactless interactions. Omni-channel approaches to serving customers will be of utmost importance. Chipotle recently announced its first digital-only restaurant called the Chipotle Digital Kitchen.

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