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Lessening Employee Anxiety as Restaurant Doors Open

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As more restaurants in the United States receive the go-ahead to open their doors for indoor dining, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to industry experts on ways to calm employee anxiety. That includes social distancing, sanitation, masks, partitions and contactless payment and menus (or throwaways).

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Consumers Welcome Some Restaurant Automation, Reject Others

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Some diners are more open to robot servers at quick service restaurants (30 percent) and table service (10 percent), but are still in the minority. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Molly Burke, senior restaurant analyst at Software Advice, to elaborate on the findings and offer practical advice on automation investments.

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What Does Social Distancing Mean for Social Businesses Like Restaurants?

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As the Coronavirus crisis continues, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked industry insiders what best practices restaurants should have in place for social distancing, as per CDC guidelines. Up the restaurant’s hygiene and cleanliness standards: fully sanitize tables, menus and chairs after each reservation.

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Best Practices for Outdoor Dining All Year Long

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Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Rick Camac, dean of restaurant and hospitality management, at Institute of Culinary Education, for his expert advice. Restaurant staff and employees wearing masks and disposable gloves, including FOH (servers, bartenders, cashiers, etc.) and BOH (including cooks, chefs, etc.).

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-August 2020 Edition

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This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features consumers' dining desires, the power of personalization and the untapped opportunity in localized marketing. Diners are looking for reassurance on cleaning procedures and technology to reduce contact with servers.

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What Now? COVID-19 Survival Guide for Restaurants

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Due to the Covid-19 outbreak effect on the restaurant industry, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine is compiling a list of resources available for restaurant owners, operators and managers. To be added to this guide, reach out to Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com.

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Staffing Solutions for Restaurants During COVID-19 Outbreak

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Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine spoke with employment expert Mark Heymann, a founding partner and the chairman and CEO of UniFocus , a workforce performance firm in the service sector, about the impact Coronavirus is having and will continue to have on restaurant employment. How can restaurants weather these complexities?

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