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Prepping for Off-Premise: Navigating Potential Restaurant Reclosures 

Modern Restaurant Management

Meanwhile, the recovering hospitality industry – which wa s estimated to have lost $120 billion by the end of June – is bracing itself for potentially another round of mandated restaurant and bar closures. However, this round of closures doesn’t have to mirror the first wave.

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MRM Research Roundup: Top F&B Trends to Watch

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bars & restaurants returned to and surpassed pre-pandemic levels of employment. Diners prefer walk-ins to reservations : Diners were more spontaneous and made more plans to meet up and walk into restaurants. Walk-in parties accounted for almost three-quarters of restaurant tables and were twice as common as reservations.

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Mastering the Art of French Dining

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Make reservations. For restaurants that accept reservations, reserve. It can be hard for diners to tell if a place requires reservations or not, so unless a restaurant specifically states on its website that it doesn’t accept them, assume you’ll need to book. If you make a reservation, honor it. at 20 o’clock.)

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What Travelers Want in F&B and US Foods Scholars

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The study, conducted with third-party research firm YouGov, examined people’s preferences around hotel restaurants and bars, uncovering that F&B holds quite a bit of weight. Loyalty rewards for their restaurants and bars: Almost 1 in 3 (32 percent). The Local Influence.

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An Eater’s Guide to Bentonville, Arkansas, the Home of Walmart

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In 2025, a 350-acre Walmart campus is projected to open as its own self-contained community, complete with a food hall, hotel and rooftop bar, on-site childcare, parking garages, an amphitheater, bike paths, and a couple of lakes. It’s worth booking reservations ahead of a visit. Seats go quickly, so make a reservation early.

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MRM Research Roundup: Destination Dining, Voice Commerce, and the Force of Fast Food

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This transition towards healthier options has benefited QSRs in bringing a wider base of customers, such as those with a focus on nutrition and dietary needs. Sparkling wine has been another big mover in bars and restaurants—especially in western States, where it added at least 1 percentage point of total wine sales by value.

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MRM Research Roundup: Labor Struggles, Holiday Habits, and Food Truck Trends

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Despite the up-and-down consumer spending patterns in 2024, the holiday season is bringing a wave of excitement among diners, with 68 percent of respondents planning to celebrate at restaurants or bars. In addition, many diners will be on the lookout for early mealtime reservations, reflecting dining trends seen over the past several years.