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MRM Research Roundup: AI Investment Heating Up and Summer Dining Dos and Don’ts

Modern Restaurant Management

A Dilemma of “Super Size” Proportions Amid rising food prices and shifting consumer preferences, the restaurant industry is facing a dilemma of “super size” proportions. The lowest ratings are related to the digital experience, which also shows the most deterioration.

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Elevate Your Food Safety Culture to Survive the COVID Crisis and Future Ones

Modern Restaurant Management

That statistic is alarming — both for consumers and the restaurant industry. The combination of stay-at-home orders, ongoing COVID restrictions, spikes in COVID numbers, and consumer fear about the risks of dining out are significantly impacting the restaurant industry. A good first step is to elevate your food safety culture.

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The Power of Storytelling: Secrets to Content Marketing for Franchise Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Franchise brands have many goals in common: enter a new market; attract new franchisees, employees and loyal customers; increase average unit volume (AUV); and accelerate franchise expansion strategies. Every brand has a story, and that’s what makes customers, employees and franchisees take notice, choose you and keep coming back.

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Does Chipotle have a structural problem? Probably not

Restaurant Business

Probably not The Bottom Line: The fast-casual Mexican chain remains a shockingly good value and its first-quarter sales slowdown was not out of the ordinary. Social media erupted over portion sizes last year, which had a side effect of creating stress for employees as customers videoed their orders being put together.

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What Now? COVID-19 Survival Guide for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

As restaurants across the country cut hours, suspend business, and close for good, many restaurant workers will be faced with long-term loss of income. ” "Over 90 percent of all restaurants are small- and family-owned with 50 or fewer employees, each restaurant, along with the industry's 15.6 More than 2.45

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How Restaurants Can Utilize a Small Business Loan to Fuel Growth

The Rail

By Tracie Johnson, Contributor Running a restaurant requires more than just a good idea, a great menu, and determination. Infrastructure investments position your restaurant to maintain operations consistently while serving additional consumers. Good marketing plans raise awareness, build credibility, and increase revenue.

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5 Things to Consider Before Opening a Restaurant in 2025

The Rail

Opening a new dining space in 2025 calls for more than just a good recipe list or architectural sense. Evaluating Consumer Trends That Are Redefining the Dining Experience Consumer expectations have changed drastically; staying ahead implies creating your concept with those developments in mind.

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