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‘ForkFight’ – Go Behind the Curtain of Dallas’ Fast Casual Food Scene

Modern Restaurant Management

Mark Brezinski has been heralded as "the father of Dallas’ fast casual food scene" He has opened more than 50 restaurants in the DFW area including Pei Wei Asian Diner, Bengal Coast, Velvet Taco and his newest venture Bizzy Burger Merchants. That's followed by a sample of the ForkFight's prologue and introduction.

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Fast-Casual Academia, Climatarian Menu and Ice Auction

Modern Restaurant Management

“Without assistance at all levels of government, many of these businesses will be forced to close their doors. Laws governing alcohol consumption must always be observed, and hospitality businesses must remain informed of current rules and regulations. ” says Antonio Primo, Managing Partner, VC Capital Holdings.

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Hello Lender, Here’s My Plan to Survive COVID-19. Let’s Talk

Modern Restaurant Management

The hardest hit have been casual dining sit-down restaurants and national chains that complied with local COVID-19 mandates to limit or ban indoor dining. Year-over-year revenue comparisons show quick service restaurants are above year-ago levels, while casual restaurants were still down 30-40 percent in May.

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Restaurant Payroll 101: Everything You Need to Know

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You can’t run a restaurant without employees, which means that processing payroll is an essential task for restaurant owners, operators, and managers. Federal laws govern everything from employment tax to how to report total tip income earned. This means that most paychecks may fluctuate slightly from pay period to pay period.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Casual Dining velocity has grown by 158 percent over the same period, suggesting many of the Casual Dining business models were able to maintain sales to some degree through pandemic restrictions. In fact, 30 percent of recent casual dining visitors think there is an opportunity to improve the quality of the beverage offer.

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5 Reasons Why Restaurants Are Going Cashless

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Not accepting cash eliminates the risk of thefts and reduces crime rates in general. The fifth time the Park Café & Coffee Bar in Baltimore, Maryland, was held up at gunpoint, the owner decided to remove the cause: cash. In an interview with Fast Company, Neman expressed confidence in a future that’s cash-free. “We

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

Modern Restaurant Management

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. dine out more often to fulfill basic needs and gravitate toward drive-thru and take-away options associated with QSR and fast casual.

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