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MRM Research Roundup: Year-End 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Key findings from the report include: Direct online ordering booms as restaurants recognize the need to bypass third-party marketplaces : Average monthly online order volume grew 250x since the COVID-19 pandemic began, with $59.18 spent per order, on average, across restaurant websites.

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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. Equipment and Technology.

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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. Whether you’re working with a third-party marketplace, using branded online ordering built by a provider like ChowNow, or taking orders over the phone, now is the time to adjust your menu to drive more sales. Unfortunately, there’s some fine print here.

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5 Reliable Restaurant Apps For Effective Business Management

The Restaurant Times

7shifts is an online app that allows you to keep track of personnel scheduling and labour expenditures. BlueCart is an online and mobile platform that allows you to order merchandise from multiple vendors with a single click. 5 Restaurant Apps That Smart Restaurateurs Can Rely On For Smoother Operations.

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Restaurant Reopening Checklist: Tips for Thriving

Restaurant365

As states and localities start to reopen, restauranteurs begin to prepare for transitioning from off-premise channels to reopening their dining rooms, albeit in a limited approach. Most states have issued executive orders that provide specific requirements that must be followed in order to reopen dining rooms.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Limited-service restaurants (those in quick service and fast casual) had a sharp acceleration in their guest check growth, as consumers likely shifted to larger off-premise orders to feed multiple people at home. Fine dining and upscale casual were the worst performing segments during March based on same-store sales growth.

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The Future of Dining: Industry Expert Insights

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts to gaze into a crystal ball and re-imagine the future of dining. Ghost kitchens allow you to order from multiple brand menus at a single location. Voice-activated apps allow you to order without touching anything. Drones deliver to your house.