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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. Just Salad was the first national restaurant chain to label its entire menu with carbon emissions similar to how brands like Allbirds had done in the retail sector. Here are their responses.

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Restaurant Design Trends for 2021

Modern Restaurant Management

Some trending concepts over the past several years have included more open seating, high ceilings, and exposed structure concepts. The qualities of the space must complement the menu options to deliver an unforgettable experience. Getting Creative with Outdoor Space. With the current climate of the U.S.,

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6 Tips for Restaurant Success in 2021

Restaurant Engine

It seems poised to continue at least for part of 2021. To help you, we look at six tips for restaurant success in 2021. #1: Restaurant customers in 2021 are going to be looking for contactless options when they frequent your restaurant. With these restaurant success tips, you can meet 2021 head on. #4:

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-May 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

A whopping 88 percent will dine inside fast casual and fast food restaurants, but there are high expectations for safety protocols including sanitized tables (70 percent), staff wearing masks (69 percent) and/or gloves (51 percent), and limited seating (52 percent). Modern menu boards. Lines Blur Between Fast Food and Fast Casual.

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Restrictions Into Opportunities: How to Make Your Restaurant Succeed

Speaker: Patrick Cottrell and Joe English

This requires us to take a look at our menus, inventory, staff, and even our seating strategy. How to simplify yet optimize your menu. Tuesday January 26th, 2021 at 12:30PM PST, 3:30PM EST, 8:30PM GMT The restaurant industry has changed so dramatically in the pandemic era that it's time to redesign your business strategy.

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Celebrating Pride Month 2021 at Your Restaurant No COVID Limits

Cheetah

Last year all events were held online but 2021 will have some cornerstone outdoor in-person events too. This includes everything from special menu items and donation campaigns to apps like OpenTable showcasing gay owned restaurants. Separating colors across the menu or alternating colors by day or week is simple and chic.

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Restaurant Business Trends to Follow in 2021

Goliath Consulting

Here are our best guesses for the business trends of 2021. In the long run, restaurants will have to be adaptable, with seating plans that expand and contract easily and quickly” (5). TECH: Social distancing and contact-free technology will be indispensable in 2021, as sanitation and safety concerns around COVID-19 remain (14).

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