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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2020-COVID-19 Effects Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Other businesses have seen a surge of consumer interest, including chicken-wing joints (+84 percent), pizzerias (+71 percent) and fast-food restaurants (+55 percent). dine out more often to fulfill basic needs and gravitate toward drive-thru and take-away options associated with QSR and fast casual. In the U.K. In the U.K.,

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Back to the ?Grind? ? Restaurant Reopening Guidelines and PPP Update

Modern Restaurant Management

Demonstrating the importance placed on the health and well-being of employees and customers. Creating clear and consistent communications with employees and customers to boost efficiency, morale and consumer sentiment. ” Highlights of the US Foods Restaurant Reopening Blueprint include: Principles for an effective reopening.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-February 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Employee recruitment and retention continues to be a major challenge for operators in 2020, with low unemployment rates and growing job openings. While there are some contradictions in place, the research reveals growing demands on retailers and restaurants relating to food waste, plastic use and safety concerns. ET / 11 a.m.

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Restaurant Industry in Review: Trends from February 2025

Black Box Intelligence

Dec 2023-Feb 2024) In fact, it was the top-performing segment in 2024 based on same-store sales growth.Additionally, one of only two segments that was able to achieve positive YOY sales growth during the year (fast casual was the other).But It costs upwards of $2,300 to replace a single hourly, non-management employee).It’s

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Restaurant Industry in Review: Trends from April 2025

Black Box Intelligence

Out of the Box: April 2025 In This Issue: The Big Picture: Sales and Traffic Trends April 2025 Restaurant Industry Performance Trends In Detail Segment Focus Fast Casual: Current Performance Trends 1.1% Conversely, Casual Dining continues to outperform the industry at large by a wide margin. Comp Sales -1.5% year-over-year.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Virtual BBQ and Pieology in China

Modern Restaurant Management

In addition to virtual kitchens meeting lower labor costs, they also offer a fast-track to opening, with a location able to begin serving in just one month. ” Throughout the Covid-19 crisis, the brand has placed an emphasis on maintaining the health and safety of its employees and customers. Pieology in China.

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Restaurant Industry in Review: Trends from March 2025

Black Box Intelligence

It was only Casual Dining and Fast Casual that were able to post positive same-store sales growth. Segment Performance Deep Dive: Casual Dining Rebounds There has been a resurgence in Casual Dining in recent months. That’s only behind Casual Dining and Fast Casual. reported for Q4 2024.

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