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Five Digitally Disrupted Industries to Study as Restaurants Make the Shift

Modern Restaurant Management

Today we will take a look at how disintermediation of the guest has impacted hotels, airlines, real estate, movies, and consumer packaged goods. In the 1970s, Southwest Airlines sold tickets by phone, at airports, and at their offices to avoid commissions from travel agents and remain competitive with car travel routes.

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Restaurant Revenue Management: 3 Killer Strategies to Boost Sales

7 Shifts

Restaurant revenue management is defined as selling the right seat to the right customer at the right price and for the right dura­tion."— It was used in the airline and hotel industry to significant effect, with some companies reporting sales increasing of between 2 to 5%. What is Restaurant Revenue Management? A tense atmosphere.

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Are airlines starting to offer better coffee?

Perfect Daily Grind

For many, a cup of coffee is a central part of the experience of air travel. However, it’s undeniable that convenience has historically been a priority for airline coffee, with quality and taste generally taking a back seat. Why has airline coffee historically not been of high quality? Competitive advantage.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-September 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Rewards Network, together with American Airlines AAdvantage Dining and United Airlines MileagePlus Dining, surveyed their members to learn more about what they anticipate their dining habits will look like over the next few months. How Comfortable are Diners? Primary reasons for dining out less. Most Important safety initiatives.

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A Safe Place to Fill Up

EATER

Williams-Forson writes that in the decades after emancipation, and before most people could afford an automobile, Black women would bring food from their homes , including biscuits, hot coffee, fried chicken, and boiled eggs, to sell to weary travelers at train stops.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Airlines scored last for online experiences (27 percent poor; 10 percent excellent). “Some Americans may not have had a summer vacation since 2019, and so there's clearly a lot of pent-up demand,” says Melanie Lieberman, senior travel editor at The Points Guy. Just 9 percent would see value in quarantine upon arrival.

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MRM Research Roundup: Top F&B Trends to Watch

Modern Restaurant Management

More Business and Pleasure : “Bleisure” travel is on the rise and next year we predict more people will be combining their business travel with personal leisure, leading to extended stays and more opportunities to explore. Failure to adapt will make securing a seat at the table an uphill battle for tech companies.

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