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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

It also found that consumers: Shop locally for quality goods and experiences : In addition to supporting the local community, consumers choose to shop at small businesses for the quality of goods (48 percent) and customer service (45 percent) as well as the ability to find unique/niche merchandise (44 percent).

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Restaurant Operations Overview: What You Need to Know

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Portion control in the kitchen saves on inventory, which helps keep the restaurant profitable. Some tools that help out in this area include restaurant accounting software, as well as processes that restrict profit loss like portion control and employee scheduling software that promotes time clocking integrity.

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Fast-Casual Academia, Climatarian Menu and Ice Auction

Modern Restaurant Management

.” This special edition of Scoop features 14 products designed to address trends within off-premise dining such as labor-saving products perfect for DIY meal kits and products that will help ease diner safety and hygiene worries, including tamper-evident packaging and sanitation items. ” DIY Meal Kits Made Easy. .”

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