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THE BEST OF TIMES, THE WORST OF TIMES

Culinary Cues

Now that the pandemic was beginning to come under control and state governments were loosening the grip of protocol on restaurants – customers were beginning to re-emerge, albeit with some trepidation. AN INEVITABLE RECOVERY. “It Ghost kitchens, food trucks, curbside, home delivery, and on-line engagement will only get better.

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OUR DAILY BREATH: IDEATION AND SCENARIO PLANNING

Culinary Cues

Possible strategy: Be proactive with a well defined, enhanced sanitation and food handling protocol for your restaurant and relay this information to your guests. Possible strategy: As restaurants experiment with take-out and delivery options to try and stay afloat – keep in mind that this may very well be your future.

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After a Year of COVID-19, Restaurants Are Ready for a Reboot

Modern Restaurant Management

With strict government health lockdowns in place, dining out became a thing of the past. However, the post-pandemic industry will face new challenges even as recovery begins. Everyone from mom-and-pop eateries to high-end establishments were quick to offer no-contact takeout and forge newfound partnerships with delivery companies.

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You Would Like Fries with That: Enabling the Next-Generation of Drive-Thru

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants are serving guests who are more digitally enabled than ever before. These digital channels not only provide new capabilities such as third-party ordering, off-premises and contactless delivery or the use of ghost kitchens, they also create new opportunities to leverage AI and enhance the customer experience.

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Restaurant Hiring: Navigating the Labor Shortage

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Now as we enter a recovery stage, the biggest challenge that's emerged has become finding enough staff to fit the demand. Unemployment benefits—augmented by federal government support—are providing security that restaurants have not been able to over the past year. Restaurants are employing more delivery drivers than ever.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features evolving guest relationships, views on restauarant tech, employee desires and wedding trends. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off. According to this year's survey, restaurant operators' early investment in delivery and mobile ordering has paid off in a big way.

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Restaurant Reopening Resources

Modern Restaurant Management

Included in the document are highlights of the recently released Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Best Practices for Retail Food Stores, Restaurants, and Food Pick-Up/Delivery Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic. OpenTable added new features and price cuts for 2020 as they recognize the road to recovery will be long and difficult.