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Maximize Takeout Profitability With These Six Steps

Modern Restaurant Management

With takeout, that might mean including the unexpected in their bags: a free appetizer, a sample of a new dessert, a coupon for their next meal, or a fun kid’s activity. Eating out, or taking out, is never just about the food. Simplify Their Lives. Deliver a Great Experience.

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Planning the Great Restaurant Comeback

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The National Restaurant Association recently issued guidance on food safety and social distancing precautions as restaurants begin their reopening planning efforts – preparing for significant shifts in the traditional dining experience.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2021 Edition

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But for the QSR industry specifically, consumer expectations increased as priorities moved to health and safety first, which have, in turn, shaped decision making, long term brand engagement and buying behavior. The Appeal of Coupons and Discounts. Coupons and discounts are also driving consumers to discover new businesses.

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Going Old School: Print Solutions for Restaurant Marketing

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As restaurants start welcoming back customers, print communications can play an important role in attracting customers, conveying new safety guidelines and the all-important menu options. So keep it simple – bring them in with signage and keep them there with your great-tasting food and drinks.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-August 2020 Edition

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Fatigued by cooking at home, consumers are anxious to dine at their favorite restaurants according to a new Oracle Food and Beverage study. "But while consumers are anxious to get back out there to eat, they come with new expectations on everything from menus to the technology used to increase safety.

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Six Reasons Promo and Gift Cards Will Be Driving Restaurant Trends in 2022

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Convenience, digital accessibility, and safety reign supreme. Experts say that the trend of ordering food for delivery is here to stay: 49.4 Think of them as coupons, or limited-time discounts. People love to receive free food and to chase discounts. Setting up promo cards for your restaurant is easy!

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23 Waiter Interview Questions to Hire the Best Staff for Your Restaurant

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What would you do if a customer tried to use an expired coupon or special offer? How do you handle special dietary requests or food allergies? Use this interview question to explore the candidate’s familiarity with food service operations. What would you do if a customer tried to use an expired coupon or special offer?

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