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What Trends Are You Seeing and What Can We Expect to See More of in 2022?

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Our restaurant of the future is designed to benefit guests, employees and franchisees, with a new external design and a reimagined kitchen that will make it easier for us to serve hot, delicious food quickly for frictionless guest experiences, and we expect to see a lot more of that next year. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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Restaurant Insiders on 2020 Lessons Learned, Part Two

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We’ve always seen bartaco as a place to escape, and providing that comfort allows our guests to relax, have fun, and feel transported for a while. According to research from Technomic , 40% of Americans took advantage of takeout and curbside delivery (at both fast casual and dine-in) during the pandemic.

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

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Adapting with a tighter, more focused menu to allow kitchens to better plan labor and prep needs and manage enhanced sanitation routines. Embracing preparation and safety protocols as part of your restaurant's story. Seeking opportunities to create new, lasting rituals to signal safety, to claim new spaces and to innovate.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Modular Chicken and 2020 Year-End Results

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The building is constructed off site then transported to the final destination for completion. “While this 2020 required us to pivot, we’ve been able to stay focused on maintaining our position as the fastest growing fast casual brand,” said Swenson, who joined Dave’s Hot Chicken at the tail-end of 2019.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-June 2020 Edition

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Diners’ main concerns about visiting restaurants again include cleanliness and safety. Health and safety when dining out – What matters most? 62 percent of respondents answered that frequent sanitization of all surfaces would be their most important safety initiative. Cloud Kitchen Market.

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Fast-Casual Academia, Climatarian Menu and Ice Auction

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SALIDO’s Restaurant OS has been adopted by top US-based and international hospitality operators, such as Eataly, Restoration Hardware, Eleven Madison Park, Laconda Verde, and Jean-George’s ABC Kitchen. The 2” X 4” label backs up the promise to diners that is scripted on the label design: “Sealed For Your Safety.”

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Setting the stage: a guide to opening a restaurant

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Is there a shortage of healthy fast-food options? How close is it to public transport, or is there parking nearby? Think about the flow of traffic from the kitchen to the tables. Start with key positions like chefs and kitchen staff, as they’ll be the ones executing your menu to perfection. Is it easy to find?

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