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Lessons from the Pandemic and the Road Forward for Hospitality

Modern Restaurant Management

At this time last year, restaurants and bars across the country went from being houses of entertainment and joy to being forced to close as part of wide-spread mandated shutdowns to stop the spread of an uncontrollable and unknown pandemic. Shock, uncertainty, and confusion took hold of our lives and businesses. The Biggest Challenges.

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More Permanent Regulatory Flexibility Required to Revive Hospitality’s Long-Term Survival

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants and hospitality venues remain closed throughout the U.S. Fortunately, we have witnessed the resiliency of the industry over the past several weeks, primarily in its ability to adapt and innovate at a remarkable rate. with little guidance on anticipated timelines or re-opening strategies.

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FUTURE PERFECT – A RESTAURANTS NEXT CHAPTER

Culinary Cues

OK, so here we are: restaurants are beginning to re-open (maybe prematurely, maybe not) and we are all scared to death. We are fearful that 25% or 50% capacity in our restaurants will not allow us to survive – so, what’s the point? Well, for one thing – normal really wasn’t that great for restaurants – was it?

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Challenges and Solutions for Relocating a Bar or Pub

The Rail

This is especially true of restaurants, bars and pubs in the busy cities like San Francisco. Understanding the Landscape of Local Regulations The first step in this relocation adventure is getting to grips with intricate zoning and licensing laws. Careful financial planning and budgeting become your allies in this situation.

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Weathering the Storm: Small Business Expert Weighs In on Next Best Steps

Modern Restaurant Management

Many restaurant owners and workers are feeling helpless and at a loss for what to do next. In this Q&A with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine, Washcovick offers some ways restaurants can engage their customers and their community in these unprecedented times. Virtual networking and customer interaction.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-July 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest news on restaurant recovery, delivery trends, top ice cream toppings and the ideal "delivery doughnut." Total restaurant visits were down -6 percent in May 2021 compared to May 2019 but were up +23 percent from a year ago, recovering from a -23 percent decline in May 2020.

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Redefining ‘Dine and Dash’ and Review Hub

Modern Restaurant Management

During the course of 2019, revenue increased 109 percent as tens of thousands of new restaurants joined the Toast community. “As a result of our tremendous growth and commitment to the restaurant industry, we have continued to see a significant amount of demand from the investor community,” said Chris Comparato, CEO at Toast.

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