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Captain Obvious:  Nearby cow s**t can cause E. coli Outbreaks in leafy greens

Bill Marler

According to a report by the FDA released today, in November and December 2019 there were three E. Broader, more consistent implementation of voluntary source labeling on packaging or point of sale signs, or by other means to help consumers and retailers more readily identify product during an outbreak or recall.

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Quick Facts About the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Process

Modern Restaurant Management

For some business types, at least 33 percent of 2019 gross receipts must have comprised on-site sales to the public. For businesses that were open for all of 2019 and 2020, the maximum amount they can receive is $5 million per restaurant or $10 million per restaurant group. This number is your annualized 2019 gross receipts.

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Best Summer Cocktail Trends of 2019

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We’ve scoured the Web, spoken to in-the-know bartenders, and taste-tested the newest drinks to bring you the best summer cocktail trends of 2019. After all, 2019 is the summer of the smoky cocktail (see below). Another summer 2019 cocktail trend, predicted by Rob, is muddled seasonal fruits. Smoke Your Drinks.

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SBA Partners with Restech for Restaurant Revitalization Fund

Modern Restaurant Management

The program will allow eligible restaurants and other food establishments to access the RRF application or data they need to fill out the application through their point-of-sale (POS) service providers. Point-of-sale service providers who are interested in participating in this program should email restaurants@sba.gov.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Four Easy-to-Implement Strategies to Weather COVID-19’s Impact

Modern Restaurant Management

Food costs are one of the highest costs for restaurants, ranging anywhere from 20 percent to 40 percent , according to point of sale system provider TouchBistro. In 2019, labor costs averaged 31.6 Here are a few strategies restauranteurs can adopt to stay afloat in the challenging COVID-19 environment: 1. Revamping the Menu.

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Restaurant Staffing for Today and Tomorrow

Modern Restaurant Management

This figure can go up for management staff, which costs $10,361 on average in 2019. In all likelihood, you already have a robust tech stack that might include a kitchen display system (KDS), a r estaurant management platform for your front-of-house needs, or a point of sale system. Staffing Today and Tomorrow.

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MRM Research Roundup: Year-End 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

At-home meal kits increased 13x in 2020 from 2019, with some of the most popular options including NYC-based I CHIRAN’s Take-Home Ramen Kit and New England Lobster’s Lobster Roll Kit in San Francisco. A break from breakfast : With fewer morning commutes to cater to, breakfast and coffee sales suffered. What about 2021?