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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-February 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

2020 State of the Restaurant Industry. The National Restaurant Association released its 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry Report which examines key factors impacting the restaurant industry including the current state of the economy, operations, workforce, and food and menu trends across segments from quickservice to fine dining.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-January 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features a gloomy start to the new year, dining trends for 2020, the importance of discounts, holiday gift card sales results, delivery frustrations, soda curiosity and a consumer culture report. An Uncertain Start to 2020? Guest Counts Continue Falling.

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WINE PARIS 2020 — THE SECOND ANNUAL TRADE EVENT IS POISED FOR INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS

Sante

Event date: February 10, 2020 (All day). USA ranks #2 in attendance at Wine Paris 2020. New York, NY: From February 10-12, Wine Paris 2020 is set to welcome over 2,200 domestic and international exhibitors and 30,000 visitors to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.

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Hungry for Growth: The Restaurant Industry in 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

percent from 2020, according to the National Restaurant Association. In addition, 75 percent of restaurant operators say recruiting employees was their top challenge, the highest level ever recorded. Food and beverage sales in the restaurant and foodservice industry are projected to total $789 billion in 2021, up 19.7

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Restaurant Acquisitions: A Three-Bucket Thesis for Transactions in 2020 and Beyond

Aaron Allen & Associates

The advantages of having liquidity during a recession include the ability to recruit the strongest talent, get prime locations (often with better lease terms), and gain market share (often at the expense of competitors who cannot afford the necessary investments). Enhancing sustainability and longevity. Growing market share.

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Restaurant Startup Trends To Follow In 2022

The Restaurant Times

The outbreak of the pandemic in 2020 ushered in new market dynamics that threw the traditional restaurant business model into disarray. Investing in labour-saving technologies and providing simple and fewer menu selections, for example, has allowed them to free up cash flow and recruit more people or raise compensation.

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Why is staff turnover an issue for coffee shops?

Perfect Daily Grind

According to the National Restaurant Association’s (NRA) State of the Restaurant Industry mid-year 2021 report , some 75% of US business operators say that recruitment and retention of employees is the biggest challenge for their business. These rates are also increasing year-on-year – including in coffee shops. Enjoyed this?

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