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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-August 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Fast-food establishments with traditionally lower wage work are promising hourly rates of up to $15/hour. percent less often through six months when compared to 2019, this difference was considerably smaller than those for casual-dining and fast-casual restaurants, which saw redemption rates fall by 5.4 percent and 5.8

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

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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-November 2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Family and Upscale Dining are Best Performing Segments, Casual Dining Hurting. Upscale casual rounded up the list of best performing segments based on same-store sales growth during October. After a strong 2018, casual dining is experiencing a downturn this year. Pay Increases Necessary for Restaurant Managers. percent and 11.2

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-October 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This study is based on two surveys of restaurant customers from December 2019 and June 2020, as well as interviews with executives from quick service restaurants (QSR), fast casual and casual dining brands. Chick-fil-A is still the fast-food king; Pizza Hut has Domino’s in its sights. percent to a score of 80.

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Where to Eat in 2024

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Coptic Christians use the phrase, meaning “fasting-friendly,” while abstaining from animal products for much of the year. Then tour the Urla Vineyard Route, where centuries-old indigenous grapes are generating modern hype. Osaka’s casual vibe doesn’t stop it from competing on a high level. Chef Mostafa Seif and team at Khufu’s.

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