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MRM Franchise Feed: Frictionless QDOBA and Crisp & Greens Goes National

Modern Restaurant Management

Together, they are launching the Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership program, an innovative personal development training initiative that equips potential business owners to operate high-performing businesses. The program’s goal is to create 100 Black-owned franchise restaurants by the end of 2022 and to continue growing that number.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

With products now cleared for consumer sale in both the United States and Singapore, the cultivated meat industry is moving from proof of concept and early-stage R&D to a focus on demonstrating scalability, sustainable unit economics, and consumer and customer demand.

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Everything You Need to Know About Ghost Kitchens (aka. Cloud Kitchens)

The Food Corridor

Cloud kitchens (often used interchangeably with “ghost kitchens”) are centralized licensed commercial food production facilities where one or two to dozens of restaurants rent space to prepare food for delivery-optimized menu items. But investment in shared kitchen models is proving to be more sustainable in the longer term.

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Tyga Bites and Sushi with an Attitude

Modern Restaurant Management

TouchBistro acquired Boston-based TableUp, a provider of loyalty and marketing solutions for the restaurant industry. and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. TouchBistro Acquires TableUp.

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Virtual Acceleration, Raising the Bar and Insult Monitor

Modern Restaurant Management

To make this role easier, US Foods is introducing new enhancements to its Tipping Point program, specifically designed to help operators introduce new menu items and train staff on how to more effectively drive sales for Scoop products on the menu. Two-Hens Growth Fueled by Accelerator Program. A comprehensive training program.

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New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

That August, the James Beard Awards announced an audit of policies and procedures, which was conducted by various stakeholders, including subcommittee members, the Awards committee, James Beard Foundation staff, and consulting firms specializing in equity, justice, sustainability, and awards protocols and processes. Leading a Fair Kitchen.

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Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Management Software

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However, the approach was not sustainable, especially in an era where customers dictate the kind of service they want. Data Tracking: A good POS system should have a program that allows data tracking, financial data calculations, and report generation capabilities. . Gift Cards, Loyalty, and Customer Reviews. Tableside Ordering.