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The ascension of extended-stay hotels in the U.S.

Hotel Business

Looking ahead, an additional 945 projects, accounting for 98,959 rooms, are slated to commence construction within the next 12 months, reflecting an increase of 12% by projects and 13% by rooms compared to the same period last year. This proactive approach mirrors a keen response to the shifting dynamics of travel. construction pipeline.

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MRM Plant-Based: Good Food Scorecard and Healthier Hospital Food

Modern Restaurant Management

with the plant-based burger accounting for up to 10 percent of all Whoppers sold. restaurants are stepping into plant-based or stepping up their existing game to cater to customers looking for more center-of-plate protein variety. Both Burger King and Carl’s Jr. have doubled down on the plant-based opportunity in the past year.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-November 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

The survey insights show how the hospitality and event industry can pivot their offerings to cater to consumer preferences. A little under half of the respondents said yes, and of those 30 percent of them used catering for these events. As well, digital sales through September 2020 are 70 percent higher than pre-COVID estimates.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Jeremiah’s Opens 50th During 25th Anniversary, Wahlburgers Wild and Robotic Pizza

Modern Restaurant Management

.” Chicken Salad Chick has seen strong sales growth this spring and summer across all of its guest access channels with dine-in, takeout, drive-thru, digital ordering and delivery and catering. The brand’s momentum in the first half of 2021 culminated with the opening of its 200th location this summer in LaGrange, GA.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Currying Up Favor and Committed Taco

Modern Restaurant Management

In the late 1980’s, Hattie Marie brought her culinary talents to the masses and opened a bakery/catering service, Pie Face Bakery. Taco Bell committed to making all consumer-facing packaging recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025 worldwide. Taco Bell's 2020 Commitments. Seahawk Minerals and Pricewaterhouse Coopers.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Non-Traditional Dunkin’ and Boxing-Themed Concept

Modern Restaurant Management

. “Our intent with this vision was to amplify the beloved Chester’s brand and to leverage a much bolder and modern expression, as well as play up the notion of everything fried to perfection – with no apologies,” said Aaron Ruef, account director, NELSON Worldwide. ” Pieology in Idaho.

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Winnowing Away at Food Waste and Epic Generosity

Modern Restaurant Management

We have set a target to save our customers $1bn by 2025, and this investment will accelerate our technology development and business development approach to help achieve this ambition.” ” Marc Zornes. To learn more about how to get involved, click here. “It’s simple,” said Oakes. ” STK in Puerto Rico.

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