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‘We’re Reclaiming Beer Because It’s Ours’

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They govern every aspect of the function, from who can make potato salad to how to deal with your dietary restrictions to the variety of drinks you’ll see: juices, teas, Sprite , “sprite,” and — if you’re grown enough — brown liquor. The spirits are getting restless; it’s time to give them peace. Only Budweiser, the tallboy cans.”.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-September 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

The new report captures a steady rise in mobile ordering, reinforcing the critical importance of mobile initiatives for restaurant brands. According to the data, consumers deleted restaurant apps if menu items were missing or if there was limited ability to customize orders. Mobile orders are on the rise.

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AI Flips into White Castle and Resetting America

Modern Restaurant Management

Leverage two-way SMS to notify diners of order status updates from ConnectSmart Kitchen, including when the order is complete – allowing for no-contact pickup. The company currently serves more than 500 hospitality customers in categories such as fine dining, fast casual, breweries, food halls and hotels. Certification.

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El Pollo Loco’s Pledge and techtown Refresh

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The Company has since dramatically expanded its services and capabilities to ship millions of orders per year for more than 5,000 perishable items across 150 brands. By leveraging its own proprietary algorithms, Green Rabbit ensures that all orders are managed and packaged appropriately, resulting in 99.9% delivery success rate.

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Tyga Bites and Sushi with an Attitude

Modern Restaurant Management

in-restaurant dining and online ordering for pickup or delivery), which can be leveraged to drive highly customized campaigns using a built-in marketing solution. NCR Corporation added technology that builds diners’ confidence by empowering them to both order and pay via their own mobile device.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-October 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Nearly two-thirds of people (65 percent) ordered food delivery in July 2020 as food options remain in-demand, but restaurant profit margins decrease with delivery. Still, people try to support local businesses as 43 percent order from individual restaurants rather than using a massive app platform. Food Service Orders Begin to Rebound.

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‘No Matter What Happens, People Know They Can Get a Meal From Us’

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The pandemic, a growing need for its services, and the city government’s failed response to the crisis have forced the soup kitchen to rethink not just its model, but its mission in order to keep feeding people Just two blocks off Monument Square in Portland, Maine, downhill from the public library, sits a squat, gray flatiron building.