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‘A Smaller Footprint Isn’t a Limitation – It’s an Invitation to Get Creative’

Modern Restaurant Management

Quick-service and fast-casual concepts are leading this transformation, developing layouts that can seamlessly shift between dine-in, takeout, delivery, and potentially even catering or retail components. Another important factor is designing for restaurant seasonality, which can impact the success of restaurant significantly.

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MRM Research Roundup: AI Investment Heating Up and Summer Dining Dos and Don’ts

Modern Restaurant Management

The Splintered Path to Purchase The path to purchase has splintered, and Gen Z is in the driver’s seat. “Legacy retail marketing models weren’t built for today’s buyer,” said Monica Ho, CMO of SOCi. The CBI survey was conducted between February 19 and February 24, 2025, and included 1,001 adult U.S.

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Collaborations That Make Sense for Restaurants

Goliath Consulting

How to Choose the Right Partnerships to Grow Your Brand and Fill Seats. Retailers and Boutiques Perfect for seasonal campaigns or shopping districts. Partner on holiday pop-ups Offer snacks or sips during in-store events Bundle a dining discount with a retail purchase (and vice versa) 6.

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Coffee News Recap, 20 Jun: NCA report says specialty coffee consumption is at 14‑year peak, Vietnam robusta exports hit record high & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

According to Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera , the Italian brand is in preliminary talks to merge with Munich-based Dallmayr, aiming to strengthen its presence in Central Europe and expand its convenience retail offerings. Turin, Italy) Tue, 17 Jun – Jack Simpson wins third consecutive Australian Barista Championship.

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Host/Hostess Interview Questions to Identify Hospitality Skills and Customer Focus

7 Shifts

How do you balance seating arrangements to maintain fairness and efficiency? What steps do you take to handle special seating requests, such as accessibility needs? What strategies do you use to communicate with servers effectively to manage seating flow? How do you ensure guests feel welcome when they arrive?

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MRM Research Roundup: Destination Dining, Voice Commerce, and the Force of Fast Food

Modern Restaurant Management

The Food Access and Retail Expansion Fund (FARE Fund) is paid for by the American Rescue Plan Act. beer industry supports well-paying jobs in every congressional district, with retail and brewing job wages landing above the national average. Additionally, every dollar invested in the beer industry generates an additional $2.31

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Untapped Areas of Profitability in a Full-Service Restaurant

Squirrel Systems

Monetizing Merchandise & Retail Items via E-commerce Brand loyalty doesnt have to end at the dining table. Strategies include: Implementing waitlist and reservation management tools to optimize seating. Offering direct online ordering via a restaurant-branded app to avoid high third-party app fees.