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2021 Restaurant Insurance Outlook: Updated

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restaurant sales experienced a “healthy” increase in total sales in July, 2021, according to Restaurant.org. billion in June, 2021, the organization estimated. In fact, nearly 16,500 restaurant reopen in April 2021 just as restrictions began to start being lifted, according to recent data from. restaurant scene.

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2021: A Year of Strategic Questions for Restaurants 

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Perhaps the biggest question on restaurateurs’ minds right now is: “Do I plan for the 2021 I was expecting, or can I just go back to 2019?” My colleagues and I at EPAM Continuum have been thinking of 2021 and the trends that will soon be served to us. ” I hope 2021 is not about “How do you want the food?”

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2021 Edition

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consumers to better understand their feelings about planning events in 2021. 2021 will bring a restaurant renaissance unlike any we’ve seen before, with more consumers dining out and planning events than in years past. Catering is still a promising source of revenue for restaurants, hotels and venues to continue to capitalize on.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-May 2021 Edition

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CGA’s consumer research has signs that sizeable numbers will be looking to the On Premise to mark events like these in 2021. “After months of restrictions, many consumers are ready to celebrate US public holidays and events in a big way in 2021,” said Alexandra Martin, Operator and Analytics Director at CGA.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2021 Edition

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Sales velocity is now -5 percent vs April 10, 2021. Sales velocity is now -3 percent vs April 10, 2021. Sales velocity is now -7 percent vs April 10, 2021. Sales velocity is now -7 percent vs April 10, 2021. Sales velocity is now -4 percent vs April 10, 2021. California. The Appeal of Coupons and Discounts.

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Could Dole and Fresh Express face criminal charges for Listeria Outbreaks?

Bill Marler

Fresh Express Lettuce – 10 sick with 1 death in 8 states – 2021. Illnesses: As of December 21, 2021, 10 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes have been reported from eight states: Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia.

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Food Delivery and Service Robots: Changing Face of Restaurants Industry

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Top key players in the restaurant and service industry are working towards the development of robotic services to improve and cater to current requirements. In addition, in January 2021, Hyundai Robotics launched what it describes as a “food and beverage service robot” for the restaurant and catering sector.