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FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Brian van der Brug/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images President Trumps threats against undocumented immigrants put Americas entire food chain at risk Mauricio Lopez Martinez and Caroline Anders are living their dream. But Trump ran on the promise of deporting undocumented immigrants, who he falsely claims are taking jobs from citizens.

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DECEMBER 17, 2024

As economic pressures and fluctuating food costs persist, these technologies will be critical for maintaining profitability and ensuring long-term sustainability. The restaurant problem people on these drugs present is they go out to eat and can’t finish their entrees because of the portion size.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Restaurants have faced labor shortages, supply and equipment shortages, and climbing food prices, with no past playbook on how to navigate the crisis. In fact, according to the National Restaurant Association, 95% of operators said their restaurant has experienced supply chain delays or shortages in recent months. Food Shortage.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

Sometimes the change curve can be mapped out allowing ample time to gear up with new skills, new products, new methods of production, and a laser focused marketing strategy, while on occasion, something environmental takes place that forces a more immediate response. Such is the case in 2021.

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JUNE 30, 2021

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act Introduced : On June 8, 2021, a bipartisan group of Senators and U.S. Legislation.

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JULY 29, 2022

In 2021, QSR brands spent an estimated $1.8 Drives market share growth – The fast-food industry is made up of several large competitors and many smaller brands. According to the National Restaurant Association (NRA), U.S. restaurant sales are expected to return to pre-pandemic trajectory and reach $898 billion in 2022.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Uncovering consumer confidence and preferences in an ever-shifting market as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, Restaurants Canada is shining a light on what restaurateurs and chefs can expect with the release of the 2021 Discerning Diner Report. The full Discerning Diner report can be read here. Delivering Excellence.

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MAY 5, 2021

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we have news on understanding customer loyalty, beverage insights, restaurant supply loyalty, the influence of discounts, the state of payments and the evolution of gift cards. Sales velocity is now -5 percent vs April 10, 2021. Sales velocity is now -3 percent vs April 10, 2021.

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JULY 4, 2021

By now, everyone is aware that there are enormous challenges with the supply chain – brought on by the pandemic and post pandemic rush to return to normal. So, here we are facing overnight demand (it’s like everyone turned on the open switch at the same time) that exceeds supply and our ability to deliver.

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DECEMBER 15, 2021

Since the labor shortage across the supply chain is likely to persist past the short-term and with other costs also increasing, one of the few ways restaurants can maintain their margins without raising their prices is to find ingredients that have better yields and require less labor to prepare. per portion.

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JANUARY 15, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features restaurant industry year-end totals, how restaurant labor is evolving, fast-food brand intimacy and top cities for locavores. The chains’ carry-out, drive-thru, and delivery orders soared throughout the pandemic as consumers looked for relief from preparing most of their meals at home.

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APRIL 13, 2022

At the end of 2021, four out of five restaurants reported facing a staffing shortage due to reduced operating hours and dining capacity. A fragmented supply chain is also increasing ingredient costs, leading restaurants to balance staff churn with a changing menu to keep revenue consistent. For reference, the top four U.S.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2020

Supply chain issues and Covid-19 are not making it easy to run a bar right now. Most bar managers are pulling out their gingerbread martini and hot spiced rum recipes to fill their seasonal drink menus. Take Advantage of Modified To-Go Laws. Most restaurant alcohol delivery programs function like food programs.

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OCTOBER 19, 2020

Here are our best guesses for the business trends of 2021. Meanwhile, Chipotle is testing out new restaurant designs, and now have more than a 100 “Chipotlanes,” drive-thru stores where customers can pick up their digital orders (4). DELIVERY: Food deliveries have soared in the past couple of months.

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MARCH 21, 2022

Even after the pandemic-fueled tumult of 2020, few would have predicted the extent to which the industry has been shaped in 2021 by such factors as a major labor shortage, supply-chain issues, and soaring inflation. Droughts might reduce the supply of potatoes, for example. Back-Office Tech Plays a Critical Role.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Starting out as a whole grain diet for radicals, vegan food culture has evolved into Michelin star worthy mega trend for future chefs and culinary experts. Nowadays, vegan food is becoming normal in restaurants and fast food joints. Bn in sales in 2021, while Meat Alternative Market experienced a year-on-year growth of 5.2

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JANUARY 12, 2022

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. In Love with Tech, but Impatient.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2021

With many restaurants closed for in-person dining on and off throughout the pandemic, the food service industry shifted to delivery and takeout as a business imperative. According to SEC filings, food delivery apps experienced tremendous growth in 2020 earning a combined $5.5 billion from the same period in 2019. The world has changed.

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JANUARY 13, 2023

Since the pandemic, restaurants have endured a plethora of issues ranging from fluctuating dining restrictions to supply chain issues to rising food prices. Demand for Dining Out Isn’t Going Anywhere. Taking Orders with Artificial Intelligence.

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AUGUST 25, 2021

Throughout the paused activity of 2020 and 2021, people everywhere were reminded of the delicate ecosystem that exists between individuals and their communities, as well as between people and their planet. Problems with supply left a deficit of some items and a surplus of others. Second Priority: Greener Appliances.

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APRIL 6, 2022

The fact is that customers who are uncomfortable and/or allergic to cleaning supplies, paints, insecticides, and other materials used in restaurants will not stay as long or spend as much money. The fact is that In the future guests will take a much more proactive approach in choosing where they will go based on the IAQ.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Though many of the market forces that shaped the restaurant industry in 2021 were closely linked to disruption from the pandemic's onset in 2020, 2022 brings new challenges — and opportunities. Unprecedented labor and supply chain pressure will drive most of the restaurant trends that will define 2022, industry analysts say.

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MAY 19, 2022

percent from March 2021 to March 2022, accounting for the highest inflation rate since December 1981. Rebounding demand, supply chain issues, and labor shortages are mostly to blame for driving prices to an all-time high. One highly effective strategy is taking the top-down and bottom-up approach. Take Advantage of QR Codes.

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APRIL 11, 2022

As Americans reach for a potential post-pandemic world, the restaurant industry continues to reel from two years of economic, staffing and supply chain chaos. percent increase in average US hourly wages in 2021, specifically noting a rapid rise in wages for leisure and hospitality workers. Managers are already busy. Get Creative.

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OCTOBER 30, 2023

It’s a trend well-known to restaurant operators, and yet each year brings the same scramble: young people who provided a ready supply of flexible labor over the summer simultaneously change their patterns – resigning to focus on school, moving back to college, or limiting their availability to accommodate other activities.

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OCTOBER 22, 2020

New restaurant and food businesses are opening at pre-pandemic levels, with the number of new openings increasingly more in line with 2018 and 2019 volumes, according to third quarter data for the Yelp Economic Average (YEA) report.

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DECEMBER 14, 2021

Restaurants will continue to grapple with labor shortages and supply chain disruptions throughout 2022. Supply chain : Supply chain issues will be a key challenge in 2022. Third-party delivery : Restaurants can generate cash flow but not profit; they’ll have to figure out how to make money using these services.

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AUGUST 3, 2022

Coming out of some trying times, we’ve been able to open two new locations in the past year, taking us to seven total as we celebrate 10 years in business. My leadership and communication style has evolved over the years as I’ve learned how to adapt to changes and obstacles that are often out of my control.

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JUNE 15, 2021

Lavu, the restaurant technology services company, estimates 42 percent of food purchases are made online. What’s more, consumers tend to spend extra on their food when ordering by themselves, either through kiosks or branded apps. Smart operators are finding ways to connect supply chain technology with front-of-house demand.

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DECEMBER 16, 2021

Our restaurant of the future is designed to benefit guests, employees and franchisees, with a new external design and a reimagined kitchen that will make it easier for us to serve hot, delicious food quickly for frictionless guest experiences, and we expect to see a lot more of that next year. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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DECEMBER 13, 2021

As the restaurant industry begins to rebuild itself, restaurants are now confronted with supply chain shortages as well as a labor shortage. This surge of diners and an unprecedented labor shortage has created a new problem for restaurateurs: a busy dining room and not enough people to take care of them.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2022

COVID-19 has transformed the restaurant industry in so many ways, from shutdowns to supply chain issues to accelerating the move to off premise dining. million Americans in November 2021, ultimately have seen 3% of the workforce quit their jobs, with that figure estimated to be double in hospitality. Cut Your Food Waste.

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AUGUST 10, 2022

Food prices are soaring amidst supply chain disruptions, increasing labor costs, and processing plant shutdowns. The food service industry is scrambling to keep up with these new costs, pushing the price of a restaurant meal to a 40-year high. Seven out of 10 U.S. It’s a tough time to be in the restaurant business.

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MAY 16, 2022

restaurant sector is gaining steam after coming out of a two-year pandemic that shuttered doors and curbed eatery revenues dramatically. Food Delivery Issues. Midway through 2022, COVID-19 is still a problem, albeit nowhere near the size and scope of 2020 and 2021. That’s up from $640 billion in 2020.

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MARCH 8, 2023

It seems like no one goes out to eat anymore, but maybe today’s consumers are just looking for something new. From the rise of Instagram food bloggers and selfie walls to paying outrageous prices for the #SaltBae experience , consumers are now expecting restaurants to deliver an experience beyond flavor.

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

Are you trying to differentiate your brand and stand out from the competition? The EV market experienced explosive growth in 2021, which is projected to continue into 2022. billion in 2021 profits for their EVs – more than six times higher than its 2020 earnings. Are you ordering proper quantities of food?

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JULY 31, 2020

Anyone who has worked the back of the house at a popular restaurant knows how chaotic the kitchen can feel during a restaurant “rush” hour—knives, spoons, and spatulas being swung around, glassware flying, line cooks and sous chefs furiously plating food and sending it out. The Opportunities.

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