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How to Open a Restaurant or a Bar: 5 Steps

Next Restaurants

When opening a bar or restaurant, one of the first questions folks ask is “Where do get money for the business?” First of all, you need to determine the format and concept of your new restaurant, draw up a business plan, and budget startup costs and continuing costs. Choosing a Location for Your New Restaurant.

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MRM People & Places: Cassoulet War, Zagat Stories and AQUAlounge

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's People & Places column features news of company hires and promotions, charitable efforts and product introductions. Hunter also has plans for a robust dining program in partnership with San Diego’s top restaurants and caterers. Zagat debuted Zagat Stories.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features news that consumers plan to put restaurants at the top of their shopping lists, the latest stats for on premise and why the restaurant of the future is here now. Nearly half (48 percent) of respondents also said they are likely to buy gift cards from a local independent restaurant.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Franchising for Heroes and Shaq-a-Roni for Charity

Modern Restaurant Management

MRM's Franchise Feed provides the latest news in restaurant and MUFSO franchising. Apple American Group LLC (AAG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Flynn Restaurant Group LP (FRG), was named the 2021 Abe Gustin Franchisee of the Year by Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar. AAG Named Franchisee of the Year.

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Touchless Ketchup, Icing on the Frosting and Bobacino

Modern Restaurant Management

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature restaurant community support endeavors, new tech and a little holiday fun. launched the Ocean Spray Farmers for Chefs Alliance with the goal of helping as many qualifying independent restaurants as possible cover rent, utilities, and payroll costs. Supporting Independents.

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Ghost Kitchen Franchise and Pandemic Resources

Modern Restaurant Management

YEA uncovers longer term trends, including a correlation between increased interest in restaurants, bars and nightlife, and gyms to a spike in COVID-19 cases across hotspot states. Permanent Closures Continue to Increase Across Restaurants, Retail and Other Industries.

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MRM Research Roundup: Halloween-2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features interesting and insightful trends from Upserve, order for pickup guest experience study results, the Fraud Aftershock Index and the importance of foot traffic. National Menu Trends. The team at Upserve just released their latest trends report.

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