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

Modern Restaurant Management

A 1,400-square foot model without interior seating is also currently in development and will be equipped with a drive-thru and walk-up order window. Good 2020 for Mountain Mike's. Mountain Mike’s Pizza said that 2020 was the best sales year yet, beating out 2019 which held the previous record. percent over 2019. .”

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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? Lesson #1: Multiple factors are leading to businesses increasingly communicating via messaging – with both customers and employees.

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Avoiding Warewashing Woes Ensures a Profitable Kitchen

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Expert food preparation results in appealing and delicious dishes, employee training reduces errors that can increase wait times and proper warewashing keeps plates, glasses and utensils spotless. Keeping equipment functioning as intended also reduces the risk of damage that results in expensive repairs. A Window into Warewashing.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

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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. Service-related mentions became more positive by 6.0 Diners Show Holiday Spirit. Hassle-free holiday meals. Sales Stumble in November. percentage points year over year.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Transparency into work environment precautions – Many restaurants and stores are publishing the precautions they are taking to ensure the safety of customers and employees. The top factor influencing the choice to buy alcoholic drinks with take out/delivery relates to ease and safety. Gift Card Sales Boom.

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10 Inspirational Hospitality Industry Stories During COVID-19

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Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) March 25, 2020. MGM Resorts is helping deliver and store 250,000 rapid COVID-19 test kits and has donated essential personal, protective equipment (PPE) items such as gloves and masks for healthcare workers in the state of Nevada. Yum Brands: Supporting Employees.

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How Beechwood Doughnuts Streamlined Their Operations to Make 10,000+ Doughnuts A Week

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Tayler and her partner started Beechwood Doughnuts six years ago—Tayler, equipped with her business savvy, and her partner, equipped with a love of baking doughnuts. “We Book found herself texting pictures of the staff schedule to employees day-in and day-out. “I Evolving the Beechwood Doughnuts concept in 2020 and beyond ??