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How Virtual Brands Can Help Restaurants Expand Their Reach and Drive Sales

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These spaces are only used to prepare food for off-premises consumption; there is no dining room, curbside pickup or drive thru, which means operators can get by on skeleton back-of-house (BOH) crews. Breaking Into New Dayparts. One way to do this is by breaking into new dayparts. Connect with New Audiences and Test New Products.

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Great Expectations as Customers Show Increased Appetite for Swift Service and Customization

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From early 2021, eating out at our favorite restaurants became a thing of the past and with many people staying at home and working remotely, there was a surge in demand for food delivery services, as well as a need for faster and more personalized food options. But with the growth in off-premise dining comes extra pressure for businesses.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

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The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank. The Pandemic Has Permanently Altered the Consumer-Restaurant Relationships.

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18 Best Beer Gardens in Philadelphia

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Time to sit back with a drink and relax. But don’t worry, the summer of 2021 will be our big comeback! All of these locations are open for 2021 and currently follow safety guidelines to provide you with the best drinking experiences. . What comes to mind when you think of summer in Philadelphia? I think “hot, hot, hot!”

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Austin Breweries Serving up the Best Craft Beer

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Austin, Texas is one of those cities that, no matter how often I come back to it, I always find something new and exciting to do. Austin is known as The Live Music Capital of the World, so there are always cool venues to check out and concerts to attend. Check out my list of the 17 best breweries in Austin, Texas below! Jester King.

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‘We’re Reclaiming Beer Because It’s Ours’

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They govern every aspect of the function, from who can make potato salad to how to deal with your dietary restrictions to the variety of drinks you’ll see: juices, teas, Sprite , “sprite,” and — if you’re grown enough — brown liquor. They imparted the beer with their energy, giving it its intoxicating qualities.

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Blue Hill at Stone Barns Tells a Beautiful Story. Former Employees Say It’s Too Good to Be True.

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Schaible kept a notebook in his back pocket to write down everything he learned: how sheep-grazing patterns affect flavor, the proper way to butcher old dairy cattle. This story contains a detailed account of a sexual assault. Last year, I showed my partner the scenes I was in, and he was ecstatic, ‘Cool, my boyfriend’s on Netflix!’

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