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The American Restaurant 2022 (Post Pandemic)

Culinary Cues

At least the real bad news is out of the way. Now, let’s think about the purpose of restaurants so that current and potential restaurateurs and chefs can choose the direction they want to take. There are numerous multi-billion dollar chains along with countless mom and pop operations that do a great job on this front.

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Creating a restaurant website: Why it matters and how to nail it

Open for Business

Menus can be refreshed and hospitality can be fine-tuned, but your restaurant’s success ultimately boils down to discoverability. Diners are doing more research than ever and a restaurant website is a critical touchpoint of the guest experience. The task may feel daunting, especially for business owners who are already stretched thin.

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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.” When it came to ordering take-out, Gen Z led with 28 percent. Diners Show Holiday Spirit. Hassle-free holiday meals.

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

Notch

To calculate your profit margin—you take your “profit,” divide it by “how much money people spent”—and multiply it by 100 to express it as a percentage. Alcoholic beverages average out around 20%. As an owner-operator, your restaurant likely sits at the center of your life. 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

To calculate your profit margin—you take your “profit,” divide it by “how much money people spent”—and multiply it by 100 to express it as a percentage. Alcoholic beverages average out around 20%. As an owner-operator, your restaurant likely sits at the center of your life. So, why do it? Why run a restaurant at all?

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

This could take the form of creative blended financing structures, open innovation platforms, infrastructure partnerships, and commercial collaborations as the industry enters its next phase of maturity. We've reached a point where we're recognizing the value and limits of these technologies.

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