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Beyond the Health Inspector: Creating a Culture of Cleanliness in Multi-Location Restaurant Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

Consider the explosive growth of TikTok restaurant reviews where influencers document dining experiences in real-time. High-profile foodborne illness outbreaks demonstrate how cleanliness failures can haunt restaurant brands for years, eroding customer loyalty and revenue that took decades to build.

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Bridging the Gap: Integrating Legal and Insurance Considerations into Restaurant Cybersecurity Response

Modern Restaurant Management

In today's digital landscape, restaurants have become prime targets for cybercriminals who take advantage of potential entry points from point-of-sale systems, online ordering platforms, customer databases, loyalty programs and third-party delivery services. Consider the alarming pattern over the past three years.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants must now navigate a razor-thin margin between maintaining customer loyalty and managing escalating costs. The chain’s documented emphasis on training shows in its strong performance on service quality and value. Brand loyalty is also on the decline. At the same time, U.S. chain sales grew just 3.1

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How Cracker Barrel chef Matt Banton is expanding the flavor portfolio

Restaurant Business

Premium Financing Explaining Crumbls franchise profitability The Bottom Line: The dessert chain has updated its franchise documents to show a median per-store net profit far better than was initially reported. Premium Technology Loyalty programs are growing. Whether theyre working is another thing.

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Explaining Crumbl's franchise profitability

Restaurant Business

In April, we wrote about Crumbl , and a strange anomaly in its franchise disclosure document, showing that while average profitability per store was up, median profitability was down. In reality, there is a simpler explanation: The median net profit in the document was meaningless. Premium Technology Loyalty programs are growing.

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Tech Innovations that Simplify Restaurant Relocation

The Rail

Programs like AutoCAD, SmartDraw, and RoomSketcher offer 3D modeling features. All your transactions, customer loyalty programs, and reporting tools will be ready as soon as you set up in your new space. Digital floor planning software allows restaurant owners to visualize their new kitchen, dining area, and storage spaces.

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Friendly's owner Brix Holdings is acquired by a franchisee

Restaurant Business

Premium Financing Explaining Crumbls franchise profitability The Bottom Line: The dessert chain has updated its franchise documents to show a median per-store net profit far better than was initially reported. Premium Technology Loyalty programs are growing. Whether theyre working is another thing.

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