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Menu Prices Are Rising, But Loyalty Programs Can Help Restaurants Stay Ahead

Modern Restaurant Management

Department of Agriculture prove accurate, this is a trend that is likely to continue—according to the forecast for 2022, food-at-home prices are expected to increase between 1.5 These days they are often connected to a brand’s mobile app. percent and food-away-from-home (restaurant) prices have increased 3.6

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The Digital Revolution, Evolving Consumer Expectations and Other Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

This past year saw the following trends: The Digital Revolution – In 2023, restaurants gravitated towards digitalization, embracing things like online ordering, mobile applications, and digital payment solutions. These adaptations were driven by evolving consumer preferences for convenience and safety.

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How State and County Fairs Are Becoming Tech Savvy

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The United States had a similar beginning for fairs: They were sites for agricultural and livestock farmers to meet and compete. Eventually, the concept trickled down to New England, where a farmer and patriot Elkanah Watson would soon earn the title of “Father of US Agricultural Fairs.”. The History of Fairs in the United States.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the great gift of a restaurant gift card, learning about event professionals, top QSR traffic and digital ordering strategies. When they do use them, more than a third (35 percent) say they will splurge and order more expensive items than usual.

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Federal Grants Programs for Shared Use Commercial Kitchens Supporting Local Food Systems

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million in grant funding was announced for the Local Agriculture Market Program alone. Frenchtown Neighborhood Improvement Association, Tallahassee, Florida (Local Agriculture Market Program) . ” Foothills Farmers Market, Shelby, North Carolina (Local Agriculture Market Program) .

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Why Farmworkers Are Especially at Risk for COVID-19

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But more than half tested positive , and the farm turned out to be one of the first confirmed clusters of the virus among agricultural workers. To health officials and labor advocates, the Stemilt case signaled that the virus may be more widespread in the agricultural industry than is being reported.

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MRM Research Roundup: Top F&B Trends to Watch

Modern Restaurant Management

Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. Holiday Hangovers : On the days after holidays like St.

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