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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

“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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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

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As the pandemic raged, hordes of hospitality workers shifted to in-office or at-home jobs, leaving a large labor gap to be filled, especially as tourism returns to pre-pandemic levels. The problem is not a lack of qualified workers, but a lack of desire to return to a hospitality workforce still on the mend.

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Ghost Kitchen Franchise and Pandemic Resources

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On a metro level, Las Vegas is suffering from the highest rate of permanently closed businesses with 861 businesses permanently closed, as the city reacts to a decrease in tourism. Restaurants can serve guests fast and with minimum human contact. Permanent Closures Continue to Increase Across Restaurants, Retail and Other Industries.

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