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Two-Way Is ‘New’ Way to Maintain Communication During Social Distancing

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Shawn Neitzel, manager of Angelo’s Pizza, said he originally purchased two-way radios in order to help run his restaurant more efficiently. “This is helping us keep the flow of traffic cruising,” Neitzel said.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-Year 2020 Edition

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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 Research Roundup: End-of-April 2021 Edition

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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. Reduce friction by allowing faster, seamless purchase and redemption of eGift cards.

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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. The 40th Anniversary Edition 2020 Zagat New York City Restaurants Guide is available for purchase now. 26 through Dec.

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MRM Research Roundup: Holiday Edition

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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. Rise in M&A and franchise purchases. Beauty care, SPA, and fitness center. Shopping malls.

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

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” 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-May 2021 Edition

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The survey, however, which garnered more than 8,000 respondents, also revealed that the recovery of the cruise ship industry remains halted and therefore will continue to interfere with the recovery of hospitality industry. 38 percent prefer white wine. 31 percent drink beer.