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OCTOBER 15, 2024

The California Restaurant Association , in fact, joined forces with a state gas utility, SoCalGas, to recently beat back a 2019 Berkeley ordinance banning natural gas in all new buildings, even though the rule wouldn’t have affected existing restaurants. this October, in collaboration with a local university. But I have to remember.

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AUGUST 2, 2021

The comparable week in 2020 (to July 25), while in recovery compared to the height of restrictions, was still lower than the same week in 2019. Across all states, value velocity remains strongly positive compared to last year, with all key states now ahead of 2019. Sales velocity is now +34 percent vs July 27, 2019. California.

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AUGUST 12, 2020

In 2019, labor costs averaged 31.6 Adopting the right technology can help restauranteurs drive traffic, boost revenue and sustainably resume operations. Modifying and updating operations can help restauranteurs weather the current crisis and more effectively sustain operations. Strategically Cutting Back on Hours. ”

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JANUARY 12, 2022

Sustainability and healthy options rising in importance. CGA’s latest BeverageTrak data reveals that seasonal trends over the last weeks of 2021 loosely mirrored those seen in 2019 – with a strong build up to Christmas followed by a decline in the week immediately before December 25. percent larger than in 2019.

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JULY 15, 2020

In 2019 we were introduced to the chicken sandwich war, and in 2020 it raged on as chain and independent restaurants added the sandwich to their menus for diners to enjoy. Similar to Grubhub's 2019 Year in Food Report , diners are continuing to eat vegan and vegetarian dishes. Top Foods of 2020. chili: 228 percent more popular.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Del Taco was recognized for adding multiple Beyond Meat items to its menu in 2019 and for heavily advertising these offerings to meat-lovers, vegetarians, and vegans alike. Just a few months after Burger King’s successful Impossible Whopper launch in August 2019, the restaurant chain added the Impossible Whopper Jr. to its menu.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2021

billion from the same period in 2019. From food hygiene to building sustainable and circular economies, we expect that the way we eat will continue to look different even when the world reemerges and engages in new normal business activities. billion in revenue from April through September of 2020—compared with $2.5

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JANUARY 10, 2024

percent below pre-pandemic levels as of the start of 2023, resulting in a staggering 450,000 job openings compared to 2019. Optimized inventory management through AI facilitates significant reductions in food waste, promoting sustainability while bolstering operational efficiency.

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EATER

APRIL 21, 2025

These restaurants have carried the stateside diaspora community (by 2019, the Iranian population in the U.S. numbered 385,000 people, according to the Census Bureau, with 36 percent living in the Los Angeles area).

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The “support local” movement that helped sustain several restaurants during the pandemic won’t be going away any time soon, with more Canadians purchasing and ordering from their local restaurants directly, and for items other than just takeout or delivery. Sales velocity is now +35 percent vs September 7, 2019.

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

percent of the 2019 numbers. So what are some of the best things you can do to sustain your business during the pandemic? By the end of the month, nationwide retail walk-ins were at a paltry 27.1 percent of the previous year’s figures. The country hit its foot traffic low point in mid-April, with walk-ins sitting at only 25.2

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FEBRUARY 27, 2020

We expect this year will see growth in off-premises options, technology that streamlines operations, and more restaurants that are talking about their increased sustainable and eco-friendly practices.” Healthy, sustainable options increase alongside changing alcohol preferences. Q4 2019 Foot Traffic. A few of Placer.ai

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MARCH 11, 2020

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. Sustainability. It’s obvious the demand for plant-based food is a growing trend.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Think mindful drinking, culinary methods and sustainability. The Bacardi 2020 Cocktail Trends Report highlights trends based on insights captured from a survey Bacardi ran with bartenders and bar ambassadors in 2019, as well as third-party research from consumer insights firms. Global Brand Ambassador Survey (GBAS), 2019).

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DECEMBER 28, 2023

Despite the industry being at its most stable since 2019, customers being more educated and engaged around the issues impacting the food system, and massive strides made in creating sustainable and equitable conditions for staff, rising costs are greatly impacting both operations and the public’s dining out frequency.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2020

” Their answers touched on a variety of subjects including AI, virtual reality, virtual kitchens, staffing and retention, social media marketing, sustainability and third-party delivery. Consumers are also becoming more conscientious about sustainability, which is primed to disrupt the restaurant business.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

A lot of Mississippi, and Jackson specifically, is a food desert, so what’s sustainable is to be able to reach the people that are around us, to meet needs in our community. To get our sustainable seafood, you have to physically get out there, establish contacts, provide materials, and communicate. We want to be approachable.

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JULY 30, 2021

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. Just Salad is on its way to becoming a larger part of the national landscape and that means unrivaled, craveable food and more sustainable eating for America in general.

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MAY 7, 2020

Since the start of the crisis, restaurants affected by mandatory closures have pivoted to delivery and takeout to sustain their businesses, with nearly half of Americans willing to leave home to purchase restaurant meals as long as there is a low or zero-contact way to pick up the orders. Revisiting Tech Stacks to Connect Data.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

” The Weishaupt’s founded the Weishaupt Family Foundation in 2019 to give back to the community-at-large and distributed $50K in grants to nonprofit organizations in the New Orleans area. In 2019, Black Restaurant Week collaborated with nearly 250 Black-owned restaurants and culinary businesses in cities across the U.S.,

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MARCH 5, 2024

Data from the National Restaurant Association’s 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry report revealed that nearly three in four operators were focused on sustaining growth. Things began to change for the restaurant industry in 2023 as the script flipped from cutbacks to a growth mindset.

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JANUARY 5, 2022

From 2019 to 2021, the number of customers using food delivery apps rose by 21 percent , and this number is expected to grow another 22 percent by 2023. To grow and sustain business, every restaurant needs to be able to quickly adapt to a changing world.

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

From the digital revolution of the 1980s, the advent of the internet in the 1990s, and the proliferation of smartphone and AI technologies in the 21st century, restaurant and bar owners must keep pace with the latest tech trends to achieve sustainable growth and maintain a steady stream of revenue. There are 6.92

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Read on for five marketing tips you can use to attract restaurant customers and sustain your business for years to come. Just make sure to avoid marketplaces that charge predatory commissions , and set yourself up with financially sustainable ordering channels—ideally ones that are commission-free. Create a digital menu.

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JANUARY 6, 2020

Restaurants are presenting healthier and more sustainable menu items, incorporating CBD and are turning to eCommerce channels to expand their brand presence. Those were among the insights revealed in hospitality platform BentoBox ’s 2019 Year in Review. For the full report, check out BentoBox’s 2019 Year in Review.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

To get a better understanding of how consumers have been behaving during holiday weekends during the pandemic, Zenreach took a closer look at patterns before, during, and after holiday weekends, as well as how they compared to 2019 data. During the 2019 holiday season, in-store shoppers spent an average of $562.39

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 14, 2022

In 2019, over 490,000 of those locations were independent, privately owned businesses. FIVE: The independent neighborhood restaurant needs to accept that the supply chain of 2019 is not likely to return any time soon. Why would I choose to support a locally owned restaurant? 64% of those independent restaurants were “full-service”.

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APRIL 3, 2020

Business interruption insurance is an extremely important type of coverage in an insurance policy which is intended to cover for lost income sustained as a result of a covered peril in order to allow for the continuity of your business into the future. Black’s Law Dictionary 11th ed.

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APRIL 13, 2020

Rather today’s consumer demands menu innovation as well as eco-friendly and sustainable practices. Buyer's Edge compared case purchases of meat substitute products by its 20,000+ restaurant customers from 2018 to 2019. In 2019 available varieties jumped to 51 items that were available to order.

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APRIL 3, 2020

These developments were welcomed for their contributions to creating a more sustainable world… and it raised the value of used cooking oil, enabling many restauranteurs to get some money back for their oil rather than pay a service to have it collected. . million worth of used cooking oil.

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DECEMBER 23, 2021

Things really changed in 2019, though, when Starbucks released its now-iconic matte black studded tumbler for cold drinks. “I A clear cup decorated with pink alpacas from a 2019 collection released only in China sold on December 4 for $1,075.99, and a 2009 mug from a store in Corfu, Greece, fetched a whopping $1,875 in late November.

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OCTOBER 22, 2019

If catering companies want to keep up with consumer trends, they must start focussing on sustainably and how their products can support social change. Environmental concerns, dietary requirements, and cost efficiency have all been at the centre of these demands. Cheap and easy solutions are no longer enough.

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OCTOBER 22, 2020

million over the next five years to build and sustain the program. In 2019, Salata completed a rebrand, redesigned its stores and launched its tech suite and Tastemaker loyalty program. “Ever since we opened the first Biscuit Belly in 2019, we’ve been blown away by the success and knew we had something special.

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JUNE 5, 2025

“I look forward to building on the foundations we have laid and continuing to work with Brad, the Board, the leadership team and our team members around the country as we execute on our strategies to position BJ’s for sustainable long-term success.” Houdek had been with the chain since 2019. Members help make our journalism possible.

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APRIL 15, 2020

Shoppers likely stocked up on lower-frequency categories early on and now we're seeing some of the smaller fill-in trips to continue to sustain our households in-between larger tripsAmazon is up, though not as much as Dollar, in terms of spend/capita and appears to be gaining momentum in recent weeks. Foot Traffic Decline.

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DECEMBER 20, 2023

With growing awareness of climate change and sustainability, some restaurants were seen as lagging in adopting eco-friendly practices and minimising their carbon footprint. Consumers started to pay attention to the 40 percent increase in the average QSR check ( compared to 2019 ). However, in 2023, things took a different turn.

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JUNE 21, 2020

In the US in 2019, the café industry was worth US $47.5 The world we live in is fast-paced, with consumers becoming more and more focused on quality over quantity in many aspects of life,” says Dan Fellows, World Coffee in Good Spirits Champion 2018 and 2019. Sustainability Is in The Spotlight. Credit: Nicole Motteux.

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