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Best Practices for Capitalizing on Workplace Holiday Party Trends

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Kaushik Subramanian, Chief Revenue Officer at ezCater, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine that the report allows restaurants to predict seasonal trends and prepare their offerings as workplaces nationwide put on their holiday celebrations. What are things restaurants can do to encourage holiday spirit in their menus? "To

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Balancing Dining Experiences with Cost-Conscious Strategies

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Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Zabaneh to elaborate on best practices restaurant operators should put in place now. Minimizing Menu Price Increases : Just because diners are still eating out and ordering in, does not mean they are happy about higher menu prices.

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The Importance of Being Present

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Jennifer Ashcraft admits the first thing that attracted her about Capriotti’s was its name, but it was the food that has made her stay and become the first franchisee in Alabama. Once I found the name and liked the concept, we planned to try the food on an upcoming trip to NYC. After that, I was hooked.

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‘Marketing Doesn’t Stop at Getting Customers in the Door’

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. “Every guest touchpoint–whether it’s a dine-in experience, an online order, or even a response to a review – can influence future business,” Mike Eng, Senior Director of Vertical Expansion at Klaviyo, told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine.

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Downturn Dining Trends: Loyalty, Value, and Menu Innovation Are Key for Survival

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Fast food and casual dining are currently seeing higher traffic. Following up with Attest, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine secured further insights from Sam Killip, VP of Customer Success. This disparity also makes female consumers more likely to do things like order tap water and share dishes to reduce costs.

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Delivery Fraud: Fighting Scams to Protect Your Restaurant

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were registered on food delivery platforms like Grubhub, DoorDash, and Uber Eats. For example, an app might offer 15% off your first order. They will create multiple fake accounts in bulk and then sell them to those looking for a discount on food. What are some common fraud activities you are seeing that affect restaurants?

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Best Practices for Dealing with Fluctuating Food Costs

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Successfully navigating fluctuating food costs, especially with volatile ingredients like eggs, requires a multi-faceted approach, Mike Stasko Jr., Vice President of Brand Strategy for Sunny Street Cafe, tells Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. What are the best ways to ensure food safety when sourcing eggs?