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May/June 2021 Legal Update

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act Introduced : On June 8, 2021, a bipartisan group of Senators and U.S. Utah Microenterprise Home Kitchen Law Goes into Effect : On May 5, 2021, Utah’s microenterprise home kitchen law went into effect. Legislation. The act replaces previous regulations on the cottage food industry.

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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. And three, above all, we see the need for digital marketing automation continuing and growing into 2021 and beyond. In 2021, we will see a dip in customer satisfaction. Here are their responses.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-September 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Uncovering consumer confidence and preferences in an ever-shifting market as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, Restaurants Canada is shining a light on what restaurateurs and chefs can expect with the release of the 2021 Discerning Diner Report. Sales velocity is now -1 percent vs August 28, 2021. California.

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COVID-19-Related Government Budget Deficits May Spur Aggressive Payroll and Sales Tax Audits 

Modern Restaurant Management

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities estimates that state budget shortfalls will reach almost 10 percent in the current fiscal year and about 25 percent in fiscal year 2021. A good practice for restaurants is to move these trust fund monies into separate bank accounts. States are facing similar problems.

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Truth About Performance Max (PMax) and What Google Isn’t Telling You

Revenue Hub

If the user’s query is identical to an eligible search keyword of any match type in your account, the search campaign will be prioritized over Performance Max. Things like limited budget and targeting are reasons Google can show PMax over your standard campaigns. This led us to question exactly how often this was happening.

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The need for transparency for all stakeholders

Hotel Owner

Sustainability is seen as crucial to the success of businesses across industries, but there is scepticism about who is telling the truth and being ethical, accountable and transparent. In the past decade, consumer consciousness and worldwide concern have increased in tandem with the growing severity of the climate crisis.

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Five Ways to Engage Franchisees and Drive Profitability During the Pandemic

Modern Restaurant Management

So, in 2021, make it a priority to give all your brand’s most engaging content a home. Provide Franchisees with an Adaptable Template and Budgeting Playbook. For an example of a budgeting playbook, I recommend reviewing this one that we developed in partnership with budget and financial expert Barbara Nuss of Profit Soup.

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