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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

The best performing segments during November were those whose sales are the most negatively affected by Thanksgiving: fast casual, upscale casual and casual dining. Finding and retaining employees remain among the biggest obstacles operators struggle with. Fine and Family Dining Hurt by Holiday Shift. First, at 2.1

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Service-related mentions became more positive by 6.0 And it is relevant to mention that this is not driven by fine dining or even upscale casual. Steak was the most mentioned menu item in casual dining when describing a positive food experience. percentage points compared to the same month in 2019.

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Most Popular Items to Order at Panda Express

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Panda Express is a fast-casual Chinese kitchen with a range of healthy and delicious menu items. The outer shell is a thick and crunchy crispy wonton paper. Panda Express starts with steamed white rice. It’s next-level fresh when you watch the employees slicing your portion right in front of you.

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Takeout For Good and Menus Go Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

“While cafes, dining halls, cafeterias, and concessions stands may look a little different, I am confident that they will feel and be safe for our employees and everyone we serve,” said John Zillmer, Aramark’s CEO. Requiring appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for employees, including gloves and masks.

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White Castle Flips for Flippy and Burma Bites

Modern Restaurant Management

White Castle Flips for Flippy. White Castle® plans to expand work with Miso Robotics – creators of the first autonomous grilling and frying kitchen assistant, Flippy – to target up to 10 new locations (in addition to the initial testing location) following completion of their current pilot, top photo.

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MRM People & Places: Game On at Walk-On’s and Gingerbread Houses for Humanity

Modern Restaurant Management

The hibachi and ramen kitchen will offer a unique twist on both Japanese traditions, blending the best of both art forms to create a craveable dining destination in a fast-casual setting. “I want to show people that hibachi and ramen can be just as thoughtful and delicious in a casual setting,” said Liang.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-October-2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Arguably, the two biggest headwinds faced by restaurants today are declining traffic and keeping restaurants staffed with enough qualified employees. Turnover for hourly, non-management employees increased again during August and remains at historically high levels according to People Report. Staffing woes are expected to continue.

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