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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years’ past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food. 22 percent of customers are looking to buy restaurant merchandise. Diners Show Holiday Spirit. Hassle-free holiday meals. Sales Stumble in November.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Free delivery – Free delivery was cited by nearly half of all survey respondents as something stores and restaurants can do to earn their business during COVID-19. This indicates that free delivery is quickly becoming an expectation or at least a defining reason for choosing one brand over another. Gift Card Sales Boom.

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Takeaway.com 101: the essential guide for restaurants

Deliverect

Founded in the Netherlands in the year 2000, Takeaway.com specializes in online food ordering and home delivery. In 2020, the company merged with Just Eat to form one of the leading global online food delivery companies, Just Eat Takeaway.com. How does Takeaway.com work? How can restaurants sign up?

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How to Handle Temporary Restaurant Closure during COVID-19

7 Shifts

However, many states that are forcing restaurants to stop their dine-in services are allowing them to operate as takeout and delivery-only establishments. Will running a takeout and delivery-only restaurant be profitable, or will the costs outweigh the revenue this opportunity could generate? Do you have takeout packaging in stock?

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Promoting Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Your Cafe or Restaurant

Ken Burgin

If you’re making deliveries, include a flyer. In previous years, fund-raising lunches were held – this is more difficult in 2020 but there can still be raffles and donations. It could involve donations from customers on a certain day, a special fund-raising meal, or selling pink ribbon merchandise. Promotional ideas….

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Ultimate Restaurant Website Design Guide for Beginners

7 Shifts

According to a survey conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence, 40% of Americans are ordering more food for takeout and delivery now than they were before the pandemic. Allow customers to place takeout and delivery orders through your website. Online ordering - Ditto. Is the font large enough to read on a small screen?

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What Restaurateurs Need to Know Right Now About the COVID-19 Pandemic

ChowNow

Add to your pick-up and delivery offerings. Delivery and pick-up restrictions regarding alcohol vary based on local laws and licenses, but if you can add beer and wine to your menu, now’s a good time. . If your restaurant has any branded merchandise, such as t-shirts, mugs, or hats, don’t forget to include it on your menu.