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Raw and Ready: Growing a Healthy Fast Casual

Modern Restaurant Management

The owner of Delicious Raw, a healthy fast casual concept launched in 2013, is looking to grow the brand and create a one-stop-shop for healthy consumables for a broad audience. The quality and availability are really high – but it is seasonal. Is that a growth path you see?

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Pop-Ups Keep The Purple Parrot Spirit Alive

Modern Restaurant Management

" Each month has offered a new coursed menu and wine pairings that speaks to the current season and a bit of nostalgia featuring Purple Parrot classics such as Smoked Duck Spring Rolls, Lobster & Brie Bisque, and the Sweet Potato Blondie. So, the Purple Parrot never officially went away. We must pay close attention to service.

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By restaurateurs for restaurateurs: Advice for opening in 2020

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As you plan out your concept, location, menu, staffing, and marketing, take a read through the advice left by hundreds of restaurateurs to ensure you’re set up for success in 2020. Plan out your labor costs (costs associated with staffing) by researching average wages in your area, suggested training costs, and any benefits you’ll provide.

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We Can’t All Be #SaltBae, But We Can Deliver Memorable Dining Experiences

Modern Restaurant Management

If they take the risk of stepping outside their homes, diners look for more than casual, throw-away experiences. Images of a cocktail on a friend’s Instagram feed can be the catalyst for that consumer checking out a restaurant’s Instagram profile and then tapping through to a website to check out the menu.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes. To tackle this pressing issue effectively, businesses must invest in staff training and development, vital for retaining and upskilling their existing workforce.

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More French Food? Oui, Chef.

EATER

To me the word ‘brasserie’ means a nice French eatery that features many classic menu items like steak frites, steak tartare, coq au vin, and more,” and the ambiance should be refined but still casual enough to visit on a weeknight. No one is disappointed seeing French onion soup on the menu, says Williams.

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Three Heavenly Food-Filled Day Trips From Paris

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You’d miss out on some truly compelling food experiences only a short drive or train ride away. Lunch and dinner typically begin with an amuse-bouche of seasonal barbajuans, fritters common to the Riviera that are typically filled with ricotta and leafy vegetables like Swiss chard.

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