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THE INTER-DEPENDANCE OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY RESTAURANTS

Culinary Cues

Holiday decorations were already on full display, a touch of snow was on the ground and Christmas Carols were drifting through the air, but shoppers and diners were in very short supply. Every restaurant knows that once a customer walks through the door a sale of food and beverage will likely result.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-September 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Retailers are having a tougher time each month, as well. “The Discerning Diner report provides our members with the information they need to make choices around everything from menu selections and customer service options, to marketing initiatives and possible new revenue streams that today’s consumer is interested in.

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12 Tips to Increase Catering Profits This Busy Season

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The busy season is underway, and for caterers and restaurants it is the biggest opportunity in the past two years to boost sales and make a hefty profit. Most travel and social distancing restrictions have been lifted and supplier indications point to a record breaking catering season. Reading Time: 4 minutes.

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The Trends to Watch in 2022 & Beyond

Future Food

The Trends to Watch in 2022 & Beyond The changing face of Food & Hospitality. Whilst some food and hospitality businesses chose to pivot their businesses early, out of necessity, others have elected to respond to changes in consumer preferences and are quickly reshaping the food and hospitality landscape in front of our eyes.

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Why Culinary Programs Fail

Culinary Cues

Everything will change for the better if we (the food industry and the culinary schools that provide the talent) change as a collective group. When enrollment declines then colleges must make decisions to trim services, increase class sizes, eliminate content, reduce investment in supplies, or shut their doors.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

During peak seasons, considering outsourcing certain services becomes a practical solution to ensure seamless operations. After a season of serious messaging during the pandemic (and for good reason), brands are throwing caution to the wind and embracing all things fun and lighthearted. The first gusto! It makes everything easier.

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Don’t Just Come to Play, Come to Win: How to Score on Your Game Day Menu

Modern Restaurant Management

This Super Bowl season, your plays should showcase accurate forecasting, efficient ordering, and menus engineered to earn cheers from both teams. According to the National Retail Federation , of the 192.9 With more food comes the potential for more waste. restaurants rack up 22-33 billion pounds of food waste per year.

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