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The American Restaurant 2022 (Post Pandemic)

Culinary Cues

This was (is) the design of classic coffee houses, speakeasys, and corner cafes for generations. Ah…now is the time for everyone to start speculating about what the restaurant business will look like when all of this craziness is over. I know what you are thinking – WHAT!!!! At least the real bad news is out of the way.

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Costa Rica’s Iconic Caldosas Combine Ceviche and Barbecue Chips

EATER

The caldosa at Fory Fay, the home of the original recipe. Ceviche piled into a bag of Picaritas barbecue-flavored chips has become a standard snack across the country since the recipe was invented by a kid in the ’90s Some recipes make a restaurant famous. Others become representative of a city or a region. Juan Miguel Pacheco outside Fory Fay.

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Vaccine Flair Could Be the ‘It’ Accessory in Restaurants This Summer

EATER

The restaurant group has always been savvy about merchandising, serving up Greek soft-serve yogurt in branded versions of the iconic “we are happy to serve you” paper coffee cup. They’ve become a signal of sorts, a way to instantly identify fellow citizens who actually give a s**t about protecting themselves and others from COVID-19.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

“It’s encouraging to see consumers continue to rally and support local businesses, with many planning to purchase merchandise, specialty items and gift cards as holiday gifts.” 22 percent of customers are looking to buy restaurant merchandise. 22 percent of those polled are interested gifting recipe books.

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How Kelly’s Bake Shoppe Increased Repeat Business with TouchBistro Loyalty & the Customer Web App

Touch Bistro

Like many bakeries, Kelly’s previously used physical punch cards to reward customers for their loyalty and entice them to keep coming back for more. After purchasing 12 cupcakes, customers would get a cupcake on the house. It just made so much sense to go with something that was integrated into our current point of sale.”.

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Restaurant Profit Margins: A No-Brainer Guide to Maximizing Your Profits

Notch

Fortunately, driving more restaurant sales isn't particularly difficult. The key is to reduce your costs and increase your sales. As an owner-operator, your restaurant likely sits at the center of your life. It's not only your business and your livelihood— it's also your dream. So, why do it? Why run a restaurant at all?

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Restaurant Profit Margins: A No-Brainer Guide to Maximizing Your Profits

Notch

Fortunately, driving more restaurant sales isn't particularly difficult. The key is to reduce your costs and increase your sales. As an owner-operator, your restaurant likely sits at the center of your life. It's not only your business and your livelihood— it's also your dream. So, why do it? Why run a restaurant at all?