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Latest Payment Technology Trends for Restaurant Checkout

Modern Restaurant Management

Different innovative payment methods are being leveraged to increase food services efficiency in fast-food joints to fine dining. Plus, as tourism starts to open back up post-pandemic, it will be revolutionary for popular tourist destinations where language barriers exist. In-app pre-ordering solutions to help with food waste.

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How (and Why) to Forage for Ant Eggs in a Northeastern Thai Forest

EATER

Centuries of cultural difference and economic inequality have created deep divides between the Northeast and the seat of power in Bangkok. Without economic or political leverage, Isan is stuck in a kind of catch-22: too poor to build enough infrastructure to attract tourists, yet not enough tourism money to rise out of poverty.

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Drinking in America

EATER

And over in Chicago, the combination bar/liquor stores known as “slashies” serve as reminders of the ever-innovative spirit of businesses committed to survival, even if it requires reinvention.

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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

Innovative and inviting outdoor seating is going to be crucial in order for restaurants to survive. Also, innovative and inviting outdoor seating is going to be crucial in order for restaurants to survive. Chris Prociv, VP Marketing & Innovation at La Brea Bakery.

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Food & Beverage Strategy - Future Focused

Future Food

Innovate with your customer at the centre of your strategic thinking to ensure the “wow” factor is both obvious and real. The Developer’s viewpoint is always about the “Business”; maximising asset value by way of sales, rents and guaranteed repeat patronage. Never underestimate the importance of loyal diners and their spending power.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-Year 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Yelp’s diners seated data shows significantly more people are dining-in at restaurants. During the peak of the pandemic, the number of diners seated across Yelp Reservations and Waitlist dropped essentially to zero. Sit down restaurants need to take a seat and pay attention. Foot Traffic Analysis.

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Asheville Restaurants You Should Be Dining At This Week

Restaurant Clicks

Asheville is a city in western North Carolina with a heavy tourism-based economy. The space is casual and comfortable, with indoor and outdoor seating under a covered patio. Bouchon is a local restaurant that serves French comfort food in a cozy space with a full bar, open kitchen, and outdoor patio seating. sunnypointcafe).