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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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The Keys to Restaurant Longevity with Lula Cafe’s Jason Hammel

7 Shifts

Not repeat dishes, not just recycle things that we've done in the past. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lula Cafe (@lulacafe) The communication transparency and education that Jason talks about, tells the story of how the restaurant industry has evolved, and not just since 2019. Another piece of that puzzle is technology.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank. The Pandemic Has Permanently Altered the Consumer-Restaurant Relationships.

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Coffee News Recap, 30 Sep: SCA announces 2022 WBC and WBrC winners at MICE, new study links daily coffee consumption with increased longevity & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

The company says it will use funds to further develop its artificial intelligence technology and expand its presence in new locations. The Dubai roaster says the partnership will reduce the environmental impact of its coffee shops, mainly through recycling used coffee grounds. Starbucks opens its 6,000th store in mainland China.

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Coffee News Recap, 29 Apr: Nespresso becomes B Corp, PRF Colombia announces scholarship programme & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

The publication is dedicated to bringing the coffee sector forward, and publishes four articles a week on coffee consumption trends, emerging technologies, barista culture, and more. Coca-Cola acquired Costa Coffee in 2019. Pérez also placed third in 2020, 13th in 2019, 4th in 2018, and 23rd in 2017. Tue, 26 Apr.

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Coffee News Recap, 20 May: Brazil’s coffee exports hit four-year low, PRF Colombia awards scholarships & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

More than 2,400 people visited the festival, held from 7 to 8 May – almost double the number of attendees in 2019. The 9th annual three-day event is running alongside the 9th International Café & Bakery Equipment, Supplies & Technology Exhibition and the 8th International Sweets, Desserts & Bakery Exhibition. Thu, 19 May.

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2021 Plant-Based Trends

Foodable

Expect packaging to evolve, with recyclable cardboard and carbon labeling becoming the norm. While 2020 data is largely skewed, 2019 and 2021 give important insights into the rise of plant-based foods. Technology will also help drive that transition. Plant-based concepts have also seen an 18.9 percent increase in foot traffic.

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