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The Next Era of American Fine Dining Is Here, Care of West Africa

EATER

Diners wait weeks to score a reservation, landing Dept of Culture a leading role among the small but growing class of fine dining West African restaurants across the country. Teranga’s more casual format — and that it took three years to open in the U.S. restaurant: Teranga, a counter-service spot which debuted in NYC in 2019.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Lessons Learned From Two Years of Socially Distanced Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management

Reports show that 81 percent of fine dining establishments, 78 percent of family restaurants, and 77 percent of fast-casual spots added curbside pickup, pivoting away from dine-in services after March 2020. Booking an in-person reservation was a much more immersive experience. Online Ordering Provides Data.

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How to Manage Multiple Restaurants and Locations

7 Shifts

Switching from a fast-casual concept to fine dining can allow for a nice change of pace. Better yet, using technology like 7shifts Manager Log Book can make this process even simpler. Manager Log Book. Manager Log Book Software for Restaurants by 7shifts. Developing a New Concept. POS System.

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Table Turnover Rate in Your Restaurant: How to Improve & Seat Incomplete Parties

Lavu

For example, a casual restaurant usually has a higher turnover rate. Efficiently manage reservations: Ensure that the booking system is organized and avoids overbooking to prevent delays in table turnover. casual dining vs. fine dining). The ideal turnover rate changes based on type of restaurant.

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Near, Far, Caviar

EATER

Illustration by Bea Hayward Once a luxury reserved for posh dinners, fish roe has become the snack du jour at restaurants across the country — and it’s blurring the lines between casual and formal dining Caviar has gone on a journey over the past few years. This is especially true for restaurants serving non-Western cuisine.

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How to Write a Restaurant Business Plan [with Sample]

7 Shifts

Speak to what sets you apart from the pack, what food you'll serve, the service style (fast-food, fast casual, fine dining, etc.) Manager Log Books. Here is where you'll want to give investors an overview of your business. you'll use, and what makes your new business special. Mission Statement.

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Restaurant Design In A Post-Pandemic World

The Restaurant Group

Sure, restaurant layout and footprints have shrunk considerably, but this means that you won’t need a lot of space to provide a dining experience that delights your patrons and keeps them coming back for more. Even existing full-service restaurants are making their takeout areas bigger while shrinking the dining halls.

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