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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

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However, Americans are open to new solutions, including air sanitizers that can clean the air within a close proximity. 64 percent would be more likely to eat outside at a restaurant with an air sanitizer on every table. 44 percent would be willing to pay $5 more per table to have an air sanitizer device at a restaurant.

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Why Do Fast-Casual Restaurants Get a Pass on Appropriation?

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For instance, Google searches for “Nashville hot chicken” jumped from an interest index of 4 to 100 after KFC released its version in January 2016, with the New Yorker calling it a “viral sensation.” Yet no part of KFC’s marketing includes a mention of Prince’s, where the dish originated. KFC declined to comment for this story.)

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First Robotic Mobile Restaurant and DoorDash’s Commissary Kitchen

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Cleanliness – The robotic kitchen is NSF 169 certified, which is the equivalent to best in class sanitation, to ensure customers know that their blend is created in the cleanest, safest, and most sanitary environment possible. Most chefs, however, have not been trained in cooking a plant-based diet, at least not on a heightened level.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Church’s Goes Hybrid and Curry Up Incentives Now

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In fall 2016 he signed a baseball contract with the New York Mets before returning to the NFL in 2021. ” Torchy’s West Wichita is opening with safety measures in place, including frequent cleaning and sanitation, team member wellness checks, proper glove use and other steps to ensure guest and team member safety.

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Safe Distancing Tech and a Farewell to Foam

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In 2016, the brand announced a goal of opening 500 DD Green Achievement restaurants by the end of 2020. They include: Cleanse Portal is a free-standing walkthrough arch sanitizer, similar in size and shape to a metal detector, that inactivates bacteria and viruses on skin, clothing and goods with a dosage requirement as low as 20 seconds.

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Tyga Bites and Sushi with an Attitude

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Instead of sending documents to regional offices, employees can add their documents, sign forms, and undergo training on Delightree. Sanitation Checklist. With full visibility and accountability driven by the app, the business saves money and time in unforeseen repairs or damages to the machinery. Re-Opening Guidelines Checklist.

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Ghost Kitchen Franchise and Pandemic Resources

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The new model includes on-site training and ongoing support from The Local Culinary team, helping owners quickly build a strong online presence to drive new traffic through delivery orders. Sanitation and food safety have never been more important. ” Food Delivery Training. “Because V?mos ” V? .

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