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The Future is Now Keynote | Paul Barron

Foodable

This is the biggest shift in food since fast casual. Tweetable Quotes: “The grocery business has been in the driver’s seat since March, and they will be in the driver’s seat for most of 2020.” - Paul Barron “The cost of third party delivery is not profitable for you. The model has to shift.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Casual Dining velocity has grown by 158 percent over the same period, suggesting many of the Casual Dining business models were able to maintain sales to some degree through pandemic restrictions. In fact, 30 percent of recent casual dining visitors think there is an opportunity to improve the quality of the beverage offer.

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MRM Franchise Feed: White Castle’s 25-Year Club and Cheddar Weather

Modern Restaurant Management

Greek from Greece (gfg) Café, the authentic Greek fast casual phenomenon, recently opened its fifth New York location at 100 Purchase Street in Rye. Located in a mixed retail area near the Rye train station with heavy foot traffic, the 1900-square-foot storefront has approximately 20 indoor seats and outdoor seating for 60.

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The Top Places to Eat in Lancaster

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480 New Holland Ave #3000, Lancaster, PA 17602 Phone: (717) 735-2025 Visit Website. Cork and Cap personifies the dual nature of Lancaster – eighteenth-century brick next to modern leather seats. The atmosphere of this bistro is uniquely elegant, inviting fine dining with a touch of casual laissez-faire.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Non-Traditional Dunkin’ and Boxing-Themed Concept

Modern Restaurant Management

We’ve really set ourselves apart as the hottest fast-casual brand out there right now, and there’s no question about it based on the numbers.” has expanded its partnership with its largest franchisee Drake Food Service International (DFSI), to open more than 220 Papa John’s restaurants by 2025. and Canada.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Wing Zone Revitalization and Real Food BK

Modern Restaurant Management

Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list. Ike’s appointed industry veteran Adam Rinella as Vice President of Development to help the booming fast casual brand reach even more markets. Rinella is skilled in bringing restaurant ideas into reality.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Outdoor seating is where consumers feel most comfortable, with 68 percent of consumers saying that they are either completely comfortable or quite comfortable. This is +14pp higher than those comfortable with indoor seating. Consumer comfortability. The Great Restaurant Restart.

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