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

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Restaurant owners were forced to grapple with a question they may have never thought they would have asked themselves pre-pandemic: “Will my business survive?” As vaccination rollouts continue and business restrictions lessen, a resurgence in patronage will likely begin. ” One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S.

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How Advanced Technology Can Foster a Fair Environment Amid New Tipping Regulations

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The regulations, which are set to become law in April, will eliminate the “80/20” rule that previously mandated employees earning a tipped minimum wage could only spend 20 percent of their shift performing non-tipped tasks. per hour when you can schedule one dishwasher, and require front-house employees (on the tipped $2.13

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Liquor Licensing 101 for Restaurants in Recovery

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As restaurants hire new employees, they are finding it more difficult to come across experienced workers who can also train other team members. Here I will walk through actionable tips to help you train employees and understand the basics of liquor licensing as your restaurant bounces back: Renewing Your Liquor License.

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MRM Research Roundup: Top F&B Trends to Watch

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2023 Trends at a Glance Persistent Planners : When life gets busy, DoorDash’s schedule ahead feature makes it even easier to check everything off your list and ensure it arrives right when you need it. Some customers have the gift of foresight, using DoubleDash to add on recovery (or hair of the dog) essentials from nearby stores.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

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This edition of MRM Research Roundup features evolving guest relationships, views on restauarant tech, employee desires and wedding trends. There was a subsequent recovery of +10 percent in the week to January 1 vs December 25. ” What Restaurant Employees Want at Work. Employees want schedule flexibility.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Tropical in Colorado and The Halal Guys New App

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This has resulted in an increased demand for additional cafes across the state, creating a tremendous business opportunity for experienced operators looking to diversify or be part of the brand's early growth in Colorado," said Craig LeMieux, area developer for Tropical Smoothie Cafe. "My ” Perfectly Designed Pizza Hut.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-August 2021 Edition

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This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest facts and figures of restaurant operations, the state of business dining, and the mid-year gift card report. With most of their business reliant on dine-in visits, full service restaurants (FSR) bore the brunt of the COVID dine-in restrictions. “The U.S. percent overall.

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