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MRM Research Roundup: Year-End 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Beyond individual orders, meal kits saw a surge of popularity as at-home diners looked to create interactive dining experiences while social distancing. New and existing tools like QR codes served an essential role in maintaining social distance as restaurants approached contactless dine-in capabilities fit for our new normal.

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4th of July Specials for Restaurants: Promotions and Ideas for 2021

Touch Bistro

And Independence Day 2021 may be the busiest one yet, with 46% of American consumers reporting that they’re excited to dine out again as pandemic restrictions are loosened. For example, if you’re a fine dining establishment, diners probably aren’t looking for streamers and balloons everywhere. Consider Live Entertainment.

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The World of Hybrid Restaurants

Goliath Consulting

1 Some hybrid restaurants offer merchandise, cookbooks, and kitchen equipment as well. However, hybrid restaurants allow for restaurant owners to use multi-functional furniture and dividers to separate their market and dining area as they please. For example, restaurants can combine the experience of fine dining with fast-casual.

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10 Father's Day Promotion Ideas for Restaurants 2024

SpotOn

Send an email promotion with more hidden discounts There's nothing like earning a reward for being more diligent than the other guy dining next to you. So when you include secret little discounts in your promotional emails , you give Dad another reason to feel like he's being rewarded for his dedication to reading the fine print.

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Costa Rica’s Iconic Caldosas Combine Ceviche and Barbecue Chips

EATER

The dish is equally at home sold from the trunk of a car and at the country’s finest dining establishments. The company started hiring sales representatives to visit cevicherias (today, there are around 200 of them on the streets), creating merchandising materials for venue owners, and promoting caldosas throughout the country.

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Chicago Steakhouses Serving Up the Most Delicious Steak

Restaurant Clicks

Either way, Chicago is a diverse city filled with culture, art, and of course, top-notch dining. If fine dining is not your cup of tea, no worries – Chicago has plenty of casual options. Maple & Ash offers two dining locations – The Patio and The Dining Room. Bavette’s Bar and Boeuf.

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What Restaurateurs Need to Know Right Now About the COVID-19 Pandemic

ChowNow

Many have had to close their dining rooms all together. If your restaurant has any branded merchandise, such as t-shirts, mugs, or hats, don’t forget to include it on your menu. Unfortunately, there’s some fine print here. The past few weeks have been disastrous for the restaurant industry. What can you do in a time like this?