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MRM Research Roundup: Experimentation, Valentine’s Vibe Shift, and Wine Cork Market

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of dramatic Valentine's Day shift, best food scenes, and the evolution of c-store foodservice. As they grapple with rising costs across their supply chain, 71 percent of restaurants plan to increase prices this year.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

"The pandemic forced the restaurant industry to reinvent itself overnight, moving from a primarily in-store dining experience to an omnichannel, digital-first business. " As we mark the fifth anniversary, MRM magazine surveyed restaurant insiders about the pandemic’s lasting impact on their businesses and the industry. ."

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The Pandemic Pivots That Stuck

EATER

Five years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, our relationship to food and dining has undergone some permanent changes I got COVID for the first time this past February. Most restaurant and food service workers did not have access to sick leave or any other safety net , and yet were deemed essential.

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July will bring another step up in minimum wage rates around the country

Restaurant Business

Since then, restaurant jobs have increased, the group said, 856 new restaurants have opened in Chicago and business license cancellations have been cut in half. But city lawmakers earlier this month voted to pause the phase-out while it considers a repeal of the law. As a result of the pause, D.C.’s

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Protecting Your Restaurant During the Pandemic When Employees Return from Vacation

Modern Restaurant Management

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, restaurant workers of all types need time off to rest, recharge, and hopefully return reinvigorated to serve your customers. Pre-Travel Inquiries May Be Allowed. In addition, you can educate employees about the risks associated with travel plans.

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THE 2021 CHEF SKILL SET

Culinary Cues

We all knew that the restaurant industry was in need of a structural overhaul, we (those of us affiliated with the business) were well aware of the cogs in the chain, and the years of rust that had accumulated on systems and organization, but it took the pandemic of 2020/21 to shout out: THE TIME IS NOW! Such is the case in 2021.

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Safely Reopening Restaurants in the Era of COVID-19

Modern Restaurant Management

As restaurants begin the process of reopening, some with an extended period of nonoperation, there are safety precautions that must be considered beyond simply ordering supplies, rehiring staff and opening the doors. All of which could occur during prolonged periods of non-operation. Train Employees to the Written Plan.