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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

And while automation and robotics can help streamline some elements of operations, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there's a newfound appreciation for human connection and dining experiences. We've reached a point where we're recognizing the value and limits of these technologies.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Opportunity is Barking and the Spirit of BBQ

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. ” The company already signed nine franchise licenses with three new franchisees. PJ's Hopes to Open 187 Locations Throughout Florida in Next 10 Years.

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Virtual Restaurant Brands—How To Build A Delivery-Only Concept Into A Fast-Growing Sustainable Franchise

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This article explains the ins and outs of starting a virtual restaurant brand and growing it into a robust franchise. Dark kitchens vs Host kitchens Virtual restaurant franchise: How to make it a success What will the future bring? That is the virtual restaurant model. We cover the following topics: What is a virtual restaurant?

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MRM Franchise Feed: Currying Up Favor and Committed Taco

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Curry Up Now also limits their disposal waste by using real plates, silverware and cloth napkins in-house and packaging all to-go orders in recyclable and compostable containers.

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Alcohol beverage payments 101: what you need to know

Margin Edge

Keeping your back office in order with proper licenses, state law compliance, etc. while trying to focus your time on front-of-house activities by taking care of your customer can be a lot. If your restaurant or retail outlet sells or is planning to sell alcohol, you already know the complexities of a regulated industry.

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Everything to Know about Restaurant Point of Sale Software

Focus POS

Good restaurant point of sale software will have the flexibility to accommodate different types of ordering (in-house, online, self-service). Improved communication between front-of-house and back-of-house will speed up service and improve customer satisfaction. Restaurant Point of Sale Software. Friendly UI and UX.

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6 Critical Restaurant Manager Responsibilities For Efficient Operations

The Restaurant Times

A restaurant primarily has two types of operations – front of the house and back of the house. The front of the house refers to anything the customer interacts with, be it the waiting staff, the dining arrangement, lobby area, etc. A restaurant manager, however, has multifaceted responsibilities.