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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? Here are their responses. Click here for part one. Scott Lawton, CEO and cofounder at bartaco. Shyam Rao, CEO and Cofounder, Punchh.

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The State of New York Restaurants in 2020

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A restaurant is not just the restaurant owner, a restaurant is the kitchen staff, waitstaff, the whole industry around restaurants. Fortunately, though limited indoor seating is possible now and luckily for us, we have a pretty sizable floor, so we can comfortably distance customers. to comply with new and changing regulations.

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How to Plan Your Restaurant's Grand Re-Opening Event

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Restaurants took a major hit from COVID-19 in 2020, with sales dropping by 79% in mid-March. Set a goal for your restaurant’s grand opening—whether it’s seating capacity, an order volume, or revenue for your first day back in business. Ensure health & safety of staff and guests ??? Set a budget ??

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

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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 One

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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? In 2020 the restaurant industry learned that offering delivery and running an efficient operation is necessary to stay alive.

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Restaurants Pivot to the new ‘Post-COVID’ Consumer Behavior Patterns

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One hotel in upstate New York increased salaries of kitchen staff to $20 from $12.50 Ongoing public health and safety concerns push down demand for the indoor restaurant experience. There has been a general increase in the number of outdoor seating accommodations, and it is becoming more of a year-round experience.

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5 Reasons You need Platform Restaurant Management Software (Sponsored)

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From guest management software to kitchen display systems and even finding the right point of sale (POS), these are the digital tools that simplify life for staff and guests alike. Despite the difficulties we faced in 2020, new restaurants continue to open and existing restaurants have eyed coming back after facing bankruptcy.