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THE INTER-DEPENDANCE OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY RESTAURANTS

Culinary Cues

The stores were empty, and restaurant service staff were staring out windows from the vantage of unfilled seats. Convincing people to travel, no matter the distance, and spend hard earned money on a meal must involve the search for some level of memorable experience. These businesses can’t give up! There must be a solution!

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SWING FOR THE FENCES BUT RESPECT THE FUNDAMENTALS

Culinary Cues

Playing conservative may win an occasional baseball or football game, but it rarely inspires the players, coaches, or spectators. Chances are, these are the players who refuse to lock themselves into the groove of always playing it safe. Isn’t there room for both the comfortable and the exciting?

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Where Safety Meets Satisfaction — Tips For COVID-Era Restaurateurs to Elevate Their Customer Offerings

Modern Restaurant Management

If possible, restaurants should consider expanding into casual and comfortable outdoor seating arrangements that can feature a more pre-pandemic feel. Other practices can be updated to enhance the feeling of personal service; for instance, table settings can be placed as guests are seated.

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How Successful Franchise Owners Think Differently–and How You Can Too

Modern Restaurant Management

From the brightly lit stage at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, I looked out at 500 franchisees seated in rounds. It was the opening session of their annual convention and the crowd had traveled from all over North America, hungry for new ideas that might grow or save their business. They travel a lot.

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The restaurant industry needs to step up for women. We asked four leaders how to do it.

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A lot of what I do is streamlining certain systems and processes in a way where it's easy for managers.What we want them to spend their time on is coaching or developing their team.”. When Salt & Straw identifies potential managers, they offer resources and coaching to help them progress. Put women in leadership roles.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

“I found inspiration on my travels. Guests may enjoy a variety of seating arrangements, two bars, as well as private cabanas and daybeds offering bottle service and other five-star experiences. This includes a display of his visor collection, which are closely associated with Coach Spurrier.

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The Return of the American Rail Dining Car

EATER

Changes at Amtrak may revive the beloved tradition of enjoying chicken cordon bleu and Moroccan beef with chickpea salad with fellow travelers In August 2005, I rode an Amtrak overnight train from Chicago to Schenectady, New York: the Lake Shore Limited. I spent the night seated at a table in the lounge car waiting for 6:30 a.m.

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