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ONCE UPON A TIME THERE WAS A TAVERN

Culinary Cues

These are the places where memories are built and where customers become friends, and friendships last from generation to generation. This past year has been excruciatingly brutal on restaurants that simply haven’t been able to weather this relentless storm of pandemic related restrictions and consumer concerns.

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‘Bring the Dining Room Experience to the Windows’

Modern Restaurant Management

To get a pulse on QSR trends in 2022, Modern Restaurant Management magazine reached out to David Vance, Vice President of QSR at Mood Media, an on-premise media solutions company dedicated to elevating the customer experience. Down the line, menus will become practically customized to the individual consumer. Every minute!

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7 Restaurant Management Book Recommendations

7 Shifts

That’s why we’ve selected 3 books that focus on people—customers and staff. Improving these relationships is a surefire way to improve your restaurant’s service and bottom line. Setting the Table focuses on Meyer’s philosophy of Enlightened Hospitality , which revolves around relationships and respect—between both staff and customers.

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5 Effective Ways to Increase Profit Margins at Your Restaurant

Cheetah

This sparked a lively debate around the efficacy of mandatory service fees. Is it fair towards customers? Many customers relate to the plight of service staff and are fine paying for what is clearly intended to supplement higher wages. Is it worth it considering the IRS taxes auto-gratuity ? Retention means money.

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6 Effective Ways to Increase Profit Margins at Your Restaurant

Cheetah

This sparked a lively debate around the efficacy of mandatory service fees. Is it fair towards customers? Many customers relate to the plight of service staff and are fine paying for what is clearly intended to supplement higher wages. Is it worth it considering the IRS taxes auto-gratuity ? Retention means money.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

In the year ahead, we will continue to offer our customers the true and authentic service our brand is known for, making sure they feel taken care of when visiting any of our more than 500 restaurants across the country. Moreover, in the coming year, early access to novel menu additions is set to become a sought-after offering.

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Alamo Drafthouse, Beloved Cinema Where You Can Eat While Watching a Movie, Files for Bankruptcy

EATER

The Austin-based chain will be sold to a private-equity firm Alamo Drafthouse, the independent theater chain known for its dine-in meal service, including food and drink specials inspired by films, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Mitch Lazorko /Shutterstock.