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MRM Research Roundup: To-Go Trends, State of the Plate, and Black Market Reservations

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Signs of Restaurant Recovery The restaurant industry showed promising signs of recovery in March 2025, as large-chain restaurant transactions saw notable improvement, according to Circana, LLC. The report explores the forces shaping guest loyalty in 2025. AI in restaurants is no longer an experiment but an essential tool.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2020-COVID-19 Effects Edition

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This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features COVID-19 crisis statistics and surveys about third-party delivery, guest expectations, QSR reliance and more. Bars and nightlife businesses were among the hardest hit, with consumer interest down 81 percent. Yelp Economic Average. In the U.K.

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Tyga Bites and Sushi with an Attitude

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Its proprietary guest engagement solution, which is used by more than 600 restaurants throughout the U.S. and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. We are very pleased to welcome them to our TouchBistro family.”

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MRM People & Places: Cassoulet War, Zagat Stories and AQUAlounge

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Guests may enjoy a variety of seating arrangements, two bars, as well as private cabanas and daybeds offering bottle service and other five-star experiences. With the ability to cover and heat all areas, AQUAlounge will ensure a comfortable guest experience while sipping cocktails, dining or relaxing on the water.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Church’s Goes Hybrid and Curry Up Incentives Now

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“We could not have done this without collaboration with outside brands who have helped to bring the Flavor of New York to more guests through Nathan’s Famous, Wings of New York and Arthur Treacher’s. White Buffalo Coffee Bar in Weatherford, Oklahoma. Angie’s Sugar Buzz Bakery in Sandwich, Illinois.

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Fast-Casual Academia, Climatarian Menu and Ice Auction

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Hospitality Recovery Coalition. The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) announced the formation of the Hospitality Recovery Coalition with the goal of supporting on-premise partners, including restaurants, bars and distilleries, facing harsh economic impacts due to the COVID-19 crisis.

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Changes at McDonald’s and Reducing Food Waste

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Kempczinski was one of key hires during this period, joining McDonald's in September 2015 as executive vice president of strategy, business development & innovation following leadership positions at Kraft and Pepsi. This frees up time to focus on guests, while the features do the hard work on their behalf. in January 2017.

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