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On the Road to Relief: Restaurant Trends and Opportunities to Watch

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Restaurant operators have faced stiff headwinds since 2020, with a near-constant swirl of inflation, supply chain and labor challenges. Full-service menu prices climbed 4.5 But if last year was any indicator, restaurant operators are on the road to relief in 2024. Coffee in 2023. percent between December 2022 and 2023.

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Restaurant Insiders on 2020 Lessons Learned, Part Two

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Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their perspection on 2020: What lessons did you learn and what do you feel the restaurant industry learned this year? This year we witnessed how resilient our customers are. Here are their responses. Click here for part one.

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July/August 2020 Legal Update

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California Court Limits Foie Gras Ban: On July 14, a California district court limited the state’s ban on foie gras and interpreted the law to allow out-of-state sellers to sell foie gras to California customers. The restaurant also replaced its roof and made other improvements to the property as a result of the construction.

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January/February 2020 Legal Update

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California Supreme Court Defines Hours Worked : On February 13, 2020, the California Supreme Court interpreted what “hours worked” means under California law in an employment case involving Apple that may have repercussions in the restaurant industry. The law went into effect on January 1, 2020.

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November/December 2020 Legal Update

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Ninth Circuit Dismisses Popcorn Class Action : On December 4, 2020, the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a district court’s dismissal of a class action lawsuit regarding partially hydrogenated oils in Pop Secret popcorn, finding a lack of Article III standing. Legislation.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-July 2020 Edition

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This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features Grubhub's State of the Plate 2020 trend report, the fragility of "open," di g ital resilience and brand intimacy. Limited-service brands continue doing much better regarding sales growth year over year. Top Foods of 2020.

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From 2019 to 2020: Tech-xtualizing the Three Major Challenges Restaurants Face

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For instance, the growth of delivery led to uncharted operational struggles, with more business came heightened compliance risks and of course, with more customers came labor-related headaches. diners spent nearly $27 billion last year on restaurant delivery, and the convenience-driven service still has more room to grow in 2020.

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