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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

From beer made from rejected cereal pieces to containers made from organic mushroom waste, food waste will lead the way for more sustainable consumption and innovation. Essentials: Puffs Plus Lotion Tissues, Charmin Toilet Paper, Kleenex and Bounty Paper Towels. Home Essentials. Pacific – Our Thirstiest Region.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

46 percent would love to manage their dietary preferences with their favorite establishments. Illinois reports a +85 percent year-over-year increase in sales velocity in the week to January 1, largely due to the stringent COVID-19 restrictions which were in place at the start of 2021. Sales velocity is now 0 percent vs January 4, 2020.

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How to create a menu from scratch: 10 key tips for restaurants

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You may consider an extensive menu to appeal to pickier eaters and those with allergy or dietary restrictions. Yet, this route requires a larger kitchen and more inventory, and may result in a higher risk of food waste. You can brainstorm on a piece of paper, or digitally in Google Sheets or Excel. Additional menus.

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