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Inflation Is Impacting The Restaurant Industry. Here’s How To Fight It.

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We also wanted to see if the inflation concerns many are expressing are showing in restaurants as large flows of government stimulus are distributed. We also looked to see if the number of items ordered per receipt has stayed the same: they didn't. Guests are ordering fewer items and paying more for them. per receipt.

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Back of House, Yet Front-Facing Priority – Restaurant BOH Trends to Monitor in 2023

Modern Restaurant Management

Those areas of your restaurant that aren’t typically seen by customers but directly impact your business. So, even if your customers are unaware of what’s going on behind the scenes, any operational inefficiencies will eventually surface – with potentially dire consequences for your business.

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

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Pizza Ordering Predictions HungerRush released the results of a national dining survey on 2024 pizza ordering predictions for The Big Game (February 11) and National Pizza Day (February 9). The data revealed an overwhelming 72 percent of diners plan on ordering pizza this year on either The Big Game, National Pizza Day, or both.

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The 5 Things Food Vendors Don't Want You to Know

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Having worked as a consultant for a large foodservice distributor for 4 years, I learned a lot about their business. It’s my duty to give you an edge that can help you run a more profitable business. You have a major food distributor in your market that you are probably buying from. They make their money as you do.

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July/August 2021 Legal Update

Modern Restaurant Management

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. and Rosa DeLauro introduced the Food Labeling Modernization Act in both houses of Congress. Legislation.

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How to write a restaurant marketing plan that puts butts in seats [Ideas and Strategies]

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Your marketing plan is the cornerstone of your restaurant's success and business plan. Their business grows by word of mouth—one of the best marketing tools in the book. A great marketing plan starts with a deep knowledge of what makes your business your business and not anyone else's. You need a marketing plan.

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Restaurants and Bars Should Consider Text Message Surveys for Gathering Customer Feedback

Modern Restaurant Management

These alternatives are not only more customer-friendly but also provide businesses with the tools to streamline the feedback collection process and extract meaningful insights to drive improvements. For businesses, this means eliminating barriers to participation and ensuring that the feedback process aligns with modern consumer expectations.

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