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How to Plan Your Restaurant's Grand Re-Opening Event

7 Shifts

Set a goal for your restaurant’s grand opening—whether it’s seating capacity, an order volume, or revenue for your first day back in business. Adjust floor plans to fit local seating capacity and social distancing regulations Demarcate floor with markers for any areas where a line up may occur (restrooms, pick up areas, etc.)

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Feast on Sushi, Steak, and Globalization at Iraq’s American-Themed Buffet

EATER

With a flagship 1,800-seat location in the city of Erbil and a second 800-seat location in Sulaimani (also spelled Sulaymaniyah), ABC is one of Iraq’s most popular restaurant brands, with often busy dining rooms, large social media followings, and billboards all over. Children mob the costumed figure, squealing with delight.

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Restaurant Revenue Management: 3 Killer Strategies to Boost Sales

7 Shifts

Restaurant revenue management is defined as selling the right seat to the right customer at the right price and for the right dura­tion."— Sure, you may have a certain number of seats, but service duration is variable. If you're under capacity, demand is low with lots of available seating. What is Restaurant Revenue Management?

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Trends for 2022: Re-engaging with Food in a Design Led World

Future Food

The one cautionary side to this new equilibrium is travel. The dearth of overseas travel opportunities and the re-direction of holiday spending to Australian hospitality were, and will be, one of the key sources of spending on Australian F&B in 2020 and 2021. Cover Images via The Travel. Now it is down to 15.

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MRM Research Roundup: Top F&B Trends to Watch

Modern Restaurant Management

More Business and Pleasure : “Bleisure” travel is on the rise and next year we predict more people will be combining their business travel with personal leisure, leading to extended stays and more opportunities to explore. Failure to adapt will make securing a seat at the table an uphill battle for tech companies.

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WHY RUNNING A CLUB KITCHEN MIGHT BE THE TOUGHEST AND MOST SATISFYING CHEF POSITION OUT THERE

Culinary Cues

A club chef will likely be a person who is fairly well traveled, a person who has been there – done that, an individual who over a period of time has built a network of influence that is there to support and assist the chef as is needed.

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Melbourne vs Sydney - What makes a ‘Sydney’ restaurant?

Future Food

In much the same way as a region’s property prices are influenced by the most expensive suburbs, restaurateurs throughout the Sydney metropolitan area have to base their establishments on the significant hospitality offer in the core. In turn, these draw business travellers from around Australia and around the world.