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Fast-Casual Academia, Climatarian Menu and Ice Auction

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. “Without assistance at all levels of government, many of these businesses will be forced to close their doors. This coalition seeks to provide a unified front willing and able to affect positive policy changes that support restaurants and bars both large and small.” Unfortunately, many already have. NAB Acquires SALIDO.

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Technology Can Help Restaurants During ‘The Great Resignation’

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Across the United States, businesses are suffering from unprecedented staffing shortages in the aftermath of COVID. With a critically shrunken talent pool, restaurants are racing to fill positions in every part of the business — front of house, back of house, and corporate teams. It relieves cashiers and reduces long lines.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

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This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes. For example, there will be fewer human interactions when ordering takeaways during busy lunch hours, quick customer seating, or bill payments.

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MRM Research Roundup: Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day 2024 Edition

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In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature pizza predictions, Valentine's Day menu trends and lots about loyalty. For busy pizza days like The Big Game and National Pizza Day, the expectation eases a bit. 56 percent of diners said overall quality and taste matter most when choosing a restaurant to order pizza from.

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By restaurateurs for restaurateurs: Advice for opening in 2020

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As you plan out your concept, location, menu, staffing, and marketing, take a read through the advice left by hundreds of restaurateurs to ensure you’re set up for success in 2020. Educate yourself If there’s one thing to know when opening a new business—especially a new restaurant—it’s that there’s no such thing as “too much research.”

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MRM Research Roundup: Catering, Kiosks, Tipping and Dry January

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Whisky Business: Whiskey orders were up +21 percent in Q4 2023 compared to the average of Q1 through Q3, followed by wine (+13 percent), vodka (+12 percent), rum (+11 percent), gin (+10 percent), tequila (+9 percent), and beer (+5 percent). Digital ordering is still larger at fast casuals versus QSR. “Slice of the Union.''

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Must-Try Sushi Places In Astoria

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Bai Sushi is a casual and affordable 20-seat restaurant, offering innovative sushi and Japanese cooked dishes with a “new-wave” concept. If you can’t reserve a seat in the small dining room, Bai Sushi has a fast and budget-friendly take-out and delivery service. 37-03 Broadway, Queens, NY 11103 Phone: 718-956-7445 Visit Website.