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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

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– Jay Fiske, President, Powerhouse Dynamics The Future is here – Robots will become a larger part of society In 2024, I anticipate an increase in the number of robots deployed in the hospitality industry, especially in terms of cleaning, cooking and security robots. The hospitality industry suffers the most from labor shortages.

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How to Maximise Your Restaurant Profit Margin: 5 Key Strategies

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The restaurant profit margin takes into account all your revenue streams, from in-house dining and takeaway orders to branded merchandise and meal kits. QSR : Quick-service restaurants (QSRs), or fast-food restaurants, typically see profit margins between 6% and 11%.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

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“It’s encouraging to see consumers continue to rally and support local businesses, with many planning to purchase merchandise, specialty items and gift cards as holiday gifts.” 22 percent of customers are looking to buy restaurant merchandise. 24 percent of people are interested in gifting signature sauces.

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German Restaurants Are Expanding: 57 Concepts You Should Know

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The country is a playground for hospitality entrepreneurs, and we have the proof: a round-up of the 57 expanding restaurant businesses with solid concepts and strong operations. Immergrün 70 Outlets Vegetarian Fast Casual Germany Immergrün is evergreen food for fresh people.

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#LifeOrDeathRecipe Challenge and ‘A Woman’s Place’

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From that single-unit business, he built a regional empire, branching into the lodging business in 1996 with the formation of Plamondon Hospitality Partners and creating what today consists of 49 Roy Rogers restaurants and 13 hotels located throughout the mid-Atlantic. with his first venture being the operation of the Roy Rogers on Rt.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Sandwiches Up North and Taco John’s Gets Aggressive

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The drive-thru feature is a first for the fast casual brand, which has previously focused on eat-in cafés and kiosks. “Fazoli’s is at the forefront of the fast-casual Italian category,” Milliken said. With its touch of southern hospitality and broad menu, we know it’s going to be a hit.”

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MRM Franchise Feed: Chicken Sale-d Chick and The Dolly Llama and This Is It! to Franchise

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Chicken Salad Chick has 137 locations throughout 16 states predominantly in the Southeast and is a leading fast-casual restaurant company. The fast-casual restaurants also feature homemade pimento cheese and egg salad, as well as fresh sides, soups and desserts. Terms of the deal are confidential.