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MRM Research Roundup: Labor Struggles, Holiday Habits, and Food Truck Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

The survey was conducted in January 2024 among 522 US-based Food and Beverage professionals, including owners and managers from single-site establishments and small multi-site chains with fewer than 20 restaurants. Fast-Casual Fast Growth Rising prices in recent years have evidently been good for someone: Fast-casual restaurants.

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Fast-Casual Academia, Climatarian Menu and Ice Auction

Modern Restaurant Management

Market Cafe Powered by FOODWORKS is both a cost-effective, contact-free dining option, while simultaneously helping local restaurants and food artisans who were affected by COVID-19 get back on their feet and provide them with a way to restart their services. US Foods Holding Corp. On Point With Off-Premise.

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Dining Trends for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

The discussion included food, beverage, nutrition, lifestyle and unique aspects of boutique and high volume foodservice. Among the findings: Casual experiential dining appeals on many fronts to consumers of varying ages in different parts of the country looking for affordable culinary experiences.

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How this entrepreneur's bagel runs became a business

Restaurant Business

Los Angeles has become a hotbed for bagel concepts like Courage Bagels, Hank’s Bagels, the Yeastie Boys food trucks, and more. News Emerging Brands franchising Lisa Jennings is a veteran restaurant industry reporter and editor who covers the fast-casual sector, independent restaurants and emerging chain concepts.

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YEA: Restaurants Showing Resiliency with New Openings

Modern Restaurant Management

New restaurant and food businesses are opening at pre-pandemic levels, with the number of new openings increasingly more in line with 2018 and 2019 volumes, according to third quarter data for the Yelp Economic Average (YEA) report. "And more closures are likely, depending on how long this operating environment continues."

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The 11 Best Restaurant Event Ideas That Actually Bring In New Customers And Keep Regulars Excited

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1) Pop-Up Collaborations Partner with other local businesses, like a bakery, brewery, coffee shop, roastery, or food truck, for exclusive menu items or drinks. Why customers love it: Customers who attend these types of events will be foodiespeople with an intense interest in food and how its made.

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The Ultimate Guide To Restaurant Marketing: Strategies for Restaurant Operators In 2025

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Everything from food to labor is getting more expensive, which means restaurant margins are tighter than ever. A casual brunch spot in a college town will attract a different crowd than a high-end steakhouse in a business district. Even if your food is incredible, youre not operating in a vacuum. Study your competition.

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