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When Robots Replace Restaurant Workers, We All Lose

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As startups have “disrupted” the restaurant industry, they’ve replaced menus and hand-written orders with kitchen display systems (KDS), ordering tablets, and QR codes. My coworkers tell horror stories about tip theft by owners who take as much as 20 percent for themselves, or tip-out structures where chefs or managers take significant cuts.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

. “Online and mobile ordering was a lifeline to restaurants shut-down in the pandemic and continues to provide steady revenue,” said Simon de Montfort Walker, senior vice president and general manager at Oracle Food and Beverage. 46 percent would love to manage their dietary preferences with their favorite establishments.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-July 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

But it’s worth remembering that while some people have cash in their pockets and want to treat themselves, many have been hit financially by COVID-19 and will be more cautious. Another growth area could be packaged cocktails, said Andrew Hummel, CGA’s client solutions manager. Physical service is still valued.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the great gift of a restaurant gift card, learning about event professionals, top QSR traffic and digital ordering strategies. Additionally, turnover rates for restaurant employees and managers continue to be at all-time highs. Home Essentials.

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Takeout For Good and Menus Go Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

Aramark Creates Safety Plans. Aramark examined front and back of house processes to establish tailored playbooks for all of its businesses and market segments, leveraging innovative solutions, new service methods, and rigorous safety protocols. Touchless cleaning for the safety of employees. Added sanitizing stations.

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Uber Eats Up Postmates and PPP Loan Data

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Our team is thrilled to partner with BurgerFi’s senior management to support the numerous growth initiatives underway and to drive operational excellence.” million newly issued shares of the Company and $30 million in cash. Adam Marcus, Managing Director at PSG.? ’s stock price performance.

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Gift a Plate and Ambient Restaurant Sounds Playlist

Modern Restaurant Management

. “This pandemic has shed light on how technology can be used to quickly adapt core services within the food industry like delivery, fulfillment, and supply chains," said Lior Susan, Founder and Managing Partner at Eclipse. Delivery management has never been easier! Deliverect is also used by 'virtual' kitchens.