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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

Technology is becoming a big part of how we run our business. A lot of retailers rushed to market in response to COVID-19 to provide mobile experiences that prioritized safety and contactless interactions. Chipotle recently announced its first digital-only restaurant called the Chipotle Digital Kitchen.

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How to Open A Casual Dining Restaurant In Bahrain

The Restaurant Times

Tourism is a crucial part of Bahrain’s economy. The contribution of tourism clocks around 7% of Bahrain’s GDP and is expected to increase to 11% by 2028. Accordingly, Bahrain is actively promoting tourism-based sectors, offering diversified hospitality, and developing an increasing variety of restaurant and entertainment options.

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Can Ghost Kitchen Business Model Be the Future of Restaurant Business?

The Restaurant Times

Ghost kitchens, also known as cloud kitchens or dark kitchens, is a relatively new concept even though it has existed for years in the UAE. According to Acumen Research and Consulting , the global cloud kitchen market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22 percent during the forecast period of 2020-2027 and reach USD 201.1

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How To Start A QSR With Minimal Investment In The UAE

The Restaurant Times

Once that is done, you must get the restaurant plan approved by the food control department, and then apply for the food license from the Department of Food and Safety. You would also need approvals from the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) and various other authorities based on your business requirements.

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How To Open A Cloud Kitchen In The UAE

The Restaurant Times

It is one of the most thriving businesses for newcomers in the industry, especially when experimenting with a new kitchen format like a cloud kitchen. . What Is A Cloud Kitchen? Popularly known as the Virtual Dining concept, a cloud kitchen is also known as a dark or ghost kitchen. How Does It Work? .

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-June 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Diners’ main concerns about visiting restaurants again include cleanliness and safety. Health and safety when dining out – What matters most? 62 percent of respondents answered that frequent sanitization of all surfaces would be their most important safety initiative. The full report available here.

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How To Open A Fine Dine Restaurant In Oman

The Restaurant Times

Unsurprisingly, tourism in the country is flourishing, and on its back, the restaurant industry is burgeoning. A safety and security license by Civil Defense. Kitchen Essentials: It includes freezers, stoves, ovens, sinks, and other kitchen equipment, along with counters and cutting surfaces. . Liquor license.