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MRM Research Roundup: Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day 2024 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature pizza predictions, Valentine's Day menu trends and lots about loyalty. Valentine's Menu Trends Restaurant guests heavily favor tasting menus this Valentine’s season, according to Lightspeed. percent dip in overall gratuities.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

During peak seasons, considering outsourcing certain services becomes a practical solution to ensure seamless operations. After a season of serious messaging during the pandemic (and for good reason), brands are throwing caution to the wind and embracing all things fun and lighthearted. The first gusto! It makes everything easier.

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Bar Setup: 7 Professional Tips To Stand Out

The Restaurant Times

7 Professional Tips To Have A Perfect Bar Setup . You’ll never run out of stock of any of the goods on your menu if you have careful inventory control, and if you do, you can adjust your menu and pricing accordingly. Even the most seasoned eye takes a second to notice the difference between a red and a white wine glass.

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10 Ways the Industry Has Adapted During the COVID-19 Crisis

Xtra Chef

From completely changing their concept, like Canlis in Seattle going from fine dining institution to burger drive-thru spot, to philanthropic efforts, like José Andrés’ quick work to distribute meals to those in need, plenty of big brands in the industry have sprung into action. The Seasonal Supplier. Retailing Rare Bottles.

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State of the Industry and More Restaurant Research

Modern Restaurant Management

A Return to Normal The National Restaurant Association released its 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry report, which examines key factors impacting the industry including the current state of the economy, operations, workforce, and food and menu trends to forecast sales and market trends for the year ahead. million by the end of 2023.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

“This investment enables SpotOn to significantly increase its total addressable market, with an end-to-end platform for restaurants and retail business of all types and sizes,” said David George, general partner at Andreessen Horowitz. ” 7shifts Launches Tip Pooling. It's definitely been a game changer for us.

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Easter Eat-In, Potbelly Pantry and #ThePlateFund

Modern Restaurant Management

A vast majority of line cooks, wait staff, dishwashers, bartenders and other restaurant and food-service industry employees rely on every paycheck, as well as tips, to support themselves and their families. ThePlateFund will also provide electronic codes for restaurant owners to distribute directly to workers who are in the greatest need.