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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. Consider food costs, labor costs, and cost of marketing your reopening. Set a budget ??

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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. In addition to gift cards, consumers are looking to bring their favorite restaurant faire to friends and family this holiday season. Diners Show Holiday Spirit.

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

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“This new model will allow our franchisees to go-to-market quicker than ever before, while reducing the overall development and operational costs,” said Jim Stevens, president of Golden Chick. We are continuing to expand to new locations and introduce new menu items – you never know what we have up our sleeves.

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How Restaurant Owners Can Prepare for the COVID-19 Cold Weather Lull

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With some outdoor dining pilot programs coming to an end as we head into the winter months, tens of thousands of restaurants across the country will be forced to operate at a fraction of typical capacity without added outdoor seating to supplement the loss. Managing cash flow can be difficult for seasonal businesses.

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Restaurant Forecasting: How To, Formulas, Methods, and More

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Staff scheduling, inventory management, menu analysis , guest satisfaction, profitability, and so much more rest on the shoulders of accurate restaurant forecasting. It's a disruptive experience for guests who need to take time to review the menu all over again and decide on a dish they might not enjoy as much. Factor in trends.

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A Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup Recipe From a Legendary Chicago Cafe

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That day, its chalkboard menu advertised something called Lea’s Amazing Soup, which turned out to be sweet-and-sour cabbage. They spent that summer overhauling the space themselves and designing the menu. And then, in March 2020, Lula shut down for the pandemic and pivoted to carryout. Hammel had never cooked professionally.

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Time Out Market Chicago Announces Nov. 21 Opening Date And Reveals Final Additions to its Stellar Culinary Lineup, an Exciting Beverage Program and Cultural Activations

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Time Out Market Chicago will open to the public on Thursday, November 21 at 8am. Time Out Market Chicago is open Sunday through Thursday from 8am to 10pm and Friday through Saturday from 8am to 11pm. Band of Bohemia will bring its award-winning brewpub concept to Time Out Market.

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