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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-Year 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Nearly 3 in 5 Americans (57 percent) said a local business' pandemic-friendly services (including curbside pickup, local food and grocery delivery and contactless payments) led them to purchase goods or services from a local business for the first time. Make sure new options to communicate with customers are convenient and organized.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Bad Ass Gets Bigger and New Prototype for Bagel Boss

Modern Restaurant Management

” Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii was purchased in mid-2019 by the Royal Aloha Coffee Company, which then set in motion a strategic plan for the brand’s aggressive growth plans. Sterling Cruise is a multi-brand restaurant group established in 2014 that currently operates close to 40 restaurants throughout Romania.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Notably, 70 percent of these restaurants plan to dedicate their relief funds to purchasing equipment, furniture and supplies in 2021. 92 percent of respondents said they intend to purchase equipment online more frequently going forward. 63 percent of buyers are interested in buy-now-pay-later plans. ."

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MRM People & Places: Cassoulet War, Zagat Stories and AQUAlounge

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“When I started down this path six years ago, my goal was to completely rethink everything about the bay and dinner cruise space—the layout, the experience, the ambiance,” said Hunter. Hunter also has plans for a robust dining program in partnership with San Diego’s top restaurants and caterers. 26 through Dec.

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MRM Research Roundup: Holiday Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Getaway/weekend cruises (1-5 days). Week/month-long cruises (1-4 weeks). Consumers are increasingly shopping online, with 50 percent planning to purchase more gifts online this year than they have in years past. Restaurants should take this opportunity to cater to these audiences now to continue to capture foodservice dollars.”

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Custom Refrigeration

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Custom refrigeration caters to businesses or sectors that deviate from the norm. While the initial investment may be higher than purchasing a standard unit, the long-term cost savings easily justify the upfront payment. Standard refrigeration solutions are defined by standard sector needs.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-May 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Findings include that younger people have increased their digital engagement frequency the most in the past year, presenting the biggest opportunity for restaurants and convenience stores to utilize digital offerings that cater to this growing audience, encourage more occasions and ultimately earn their long-term business.