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MRM Franchise Feed: Virtual BBQ and Pieology in China

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Because the facility includes a kitchen for restaurants to prepare foods, the only equipment needed to operate a Dickey’s location is a smoker and a warming cabinet. Virtual kitchens handle food delivery and have additional staff at the facility, so the barbecue brand will only need to employ a limited number of team members.

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Why Contactless will Future-Proof Restaurant Technology

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According to the National Restaurant Association, the food service industry has encountered a shortfall of $80 billion and counting. Gift card and loyalty program to grow the relationships that keeps customers coming back. . While some food concepts are positioned to sidestep quickly, others will need more time and guidance.

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The State of New York Restaurants in 2020

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Here are the blueprint details: Cuomo also asks New Yorkers to help enforce these regulations by self-reporting any restaurants they see breaking the 25% capacity rule, a program titled “New Yorkers Protecting New Yorkers.” The program ultimately supported 95 restaurants and 1,000 workers in the industry.

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MRM Plant-Based: Good Food Scorecard and Healthier Hospital Food

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Good Food Restaurant Scorecard. Despite skyrocketing demand for plant-based food across the U.S., 42 of the country’s favorite fast food and restaurant chains still don’t offer a plant-based entrée, according to a report released today by The Good Food Institute (GFI).

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COVID-19 Resources for Restaurants

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In addition to the latest resources on COVID-19 restaurant and employee recovery programs, RestaurantsAct.com offers a brand new, industry-first interactive map of each state, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. This new site is a one-stop hub of critical information for restaurants, employees, customers and industry partners.

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Surviving COVID-19: Market Your Restaurant with a $0 Budget

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Panera is reaching its audience on Facebook with engaging posts like this one outlining their new Panera grocery program. The restaurant told it’s supporters, “ Our delivery bags are sealed to be tamper-free for your safety. Email Sequences to Your Current List and Loyalty Members. El Pollo Loco Delivery.”

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MRM Franchise Feed: Modular Chicken and 2020 Year-End Results

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.” The addition of INAA Restaurant Group marks the ninth multi-unit development agreement for Naf Naf since launching its franchising program in the second half of 2019. “Naf allows us to align and grow with a clearly differentiated restaurant brand with fantastic food, run by a seasoned and successful management team.”

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