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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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Cuisine Solutions Collaborates with Taffer’s Tavern Founder and CEO Jon Taffer for New Restaurant Venture

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As the country faces the challenges brought on by COVID-19, two food service industry leaders join forces to revolutionize the dining experience with an innovative sous vide solution. Jon Taffer with Cuisine Solutions and CREA Team Members; Photo Credit: CSI / CREA. We are impressed by his forward-thinking development.

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5 New Restaurant Trends That Will Boost Your Profitability

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We’re far from the post-Covid era, so expect businesses to start testing the latest and greatest innovations in restaurant technology rather than close their doors permanently. Instagrammable merchandise like T-shirts is a relatively simple way of reaching that lifestyle vibe and driving social media engagement.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-November 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Online ordering is obviously huge in 2020, and customers are craving comfort food when they’re ordering in, according to Upserve’s new 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry data collected from the company's 10,000+ restaurant customers. State of the Industry. Holiday Plans Impacted by COVID. The sheer convenience.

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Where to Stay, Dine & Be Seen During Super Bowl LIV Weekend in Miami

Sante

Event date: February 2, 2020 (All day). Conceptualized by chef/owner Brian Nasajon and bar manager/owner Ben Potts, the restaurant is a 120-seat eatery with a playful, globally-inspired menu and vibrant after-hours bar where innovative food and drinks go hand in hand. Kush photo credit: Gita Shonek. Photo credit: Brett Hufziger.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Krystal Refranchising and Pieology in China

Modern Restaurant Management

California-based pizza innovator Pieology, top photo, announced a major strategic alliance into China with Shanghai-based TZG Partners. ” In addition to menu innovation, Coolgreens has implemented many changes. The first location is expected to open mid-year 2020. Pieology Looks to China. ” Coolgreens Turns 10.

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Why Restaurant Merch Is the Most Effective Marketing Tool

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As restaurants continue to explore new revenue streams in an ever-changing environment, restaurant merchandise is stealing the limelight as an innovative, fun product that does wonders to your bottom line. It is estimated that over 25 billion dollars will be spent in 2021 on physical promotional merchandise.