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The State of Full Service Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Seventy-four percent of full service restaurants (FSRs) managed to maintain or increase their sales during the pandemic; however, profit margins in 2021 declined to 10 percent, compared to 12 percent in 2019, according to third annual State of Full Service Restaurants Report released by TouchBistro.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

Adaptability became non-negotiable as takeout, delivery, and digital ordering shifted from secondary revenue streams to essential lifelines." That led to an employee shortage, especially for high-quality and experienced management positions. "The pandemic forced the restaurant industry to evolve – or disappear.

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Small Business Optimism Persists, Despite the Pandemic

Modern Restaurant Management

Cash Flow Is Top of Mind. No surprise during an economic crisis, over 81 percent of restaurants and other business owners are prioritizing cash flow management and are identifying ways to cut back spending and increase sales, namely by moving services online. Increasing products/services online (40 percent).

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Experts Weigh In: What Are Key Challenges Restaurants Will Face in 2022?

Modern Restaurant Management

Managers lack the tools to properly schedule employees and plan for shifting consumer demands, and as a result, businesses are paying for redundant overworked labor, or having to manage with inadequate labor due to hiring challenges. Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education.

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MRM Research Roundup: Thanksgiving Trends, Diner Optimism, and Holiday Spending

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of Drinksgiving and Thanksgiving trends, FSR challenges, and "out-of-the-box" dining habits. For Gen Z in particular, easy online ordering and the use of social media as a restaurant discovery tool have become the norm.

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Decade of Disruption: Restaurant Insiders Dish What’s on the Plate

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry movers and shakers: "What do you feel is going to cause disruption in the restaurant industry over the next decade?” One great thing about the online delivery market is that it produces massive amounts of data.

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How to Expand Your Franchise: A 10-Step Roadmap for Restaurants

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Consider looking to: Banks Merchant Cash Advances Angel Investors Friends & Family Additionally, you should be ready (and willing) to front a good amount of your own money to expand your franchise. However, opening a business can easily become a full-time job, which limits the amount of time you’ll have to manage your existing locations.

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