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12 Tips to Increase Catering Profits This Busy Season

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Most travel and social distancing restrictions have been lifted and supplier indications point to a record breaking catering season. This year, the demand for holiday catering is expected to be even bigger, now that most travel restrictions have been lifted and people are eager to socialize. Reading Time: 4 minutes.

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I Own a Coffee Shop in a Small Town. We’re the Only Business That Requires Masks.

EATER

People didn’t believe COVID would affect our remote community in South Dakota, but my cafe can’t take that chance This is Eater Voices , where chefs, restaurateurs, writers, and industry insiders share their perspectives about the food world, tackling a range of topics through the lens of personal experience.

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Entering China’s Emerging Coffee Market

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Besides a few Starbucks outlets which were considered quite expensive at the time, there were two Western food restaurants… that served basic espresso drinks… Most Chinese coffee consumers, however, were still drinking Nestle or Maxwell instant coffees on campuses, at their offices, and even at home”.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Franchising for Heroes and Shaq-a-Roni for Charity

Modern Restaurant Management

The brand has been able to create an entirely new category of menu items, transforming the familiar comfort food of chicken and waffles into its photo-worthy and on-the-go staple. “The pandemic has definitely thrown some hurdles our way, from nearly halting all of our production and development, to a nationwide chicken supply shortage.

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Five Ways for Restaurants to Thrive When Offices Reopen

Modern Restaurant Management

Many offices are requiring individual packaging for catered food and even office snacks. Merchandise new take-out procedures that will make customers feel more secure — such as curbside pickup and mask and glove requirements. Disrupted supply chains may affect your menu. Reinvent Your Catering Menu. Keep Your Menu Fresh.

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Why Bootleg Moe’s Taverns Are All Over Latin America

EATER

In 2017, he and a group of friends at “differing scales of Simpsons fanaticism” opened a Moe’s Tavern in the Ituzaingó district of Buenos Aires , which has served fans who can’t travel across the globe. There’s been no shortage of unauthorized Simpsons merchandise over the years, and the show itself has riffed on the phenomenon.

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Mastering Restaurant Metrics: Your Comprehensive Guide to Business Success 

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By regularly tracking his inventory and procurement metrics, Fabio was able to reduce his kitchens’ food costs by 18%. In the fast-paced world of the food service industry, having this kind of quick, daily check can be a game-changer. Food Cost Percentage This metric measures that proportion of your food cost with your overall sales.