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MRM Research Roundup: Catering, Kiosks, Tipping and Dry January

Modern Restaurant Management

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature news about an influx of catering orders, the topic of tipping, the rise of kiosks and affordable Michelin restaurants. Among the highlights: On or Off Prem Same-store catering transactions increased +71 percent in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022.

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The Dinova Power Table: Kim Hoeckendorf of Boston Market

Modern Restaurant Management

This time, they are featuring Kim Hoeckendorf, Senior Director Off-Premise Sales at Boston Market. Hoeckendorf began her journey with Boston Market at the beginning of 2019 and came on as the Senior Director of Off-Premise Sales. I would have to say I would describe myself as our classic Boston Market hot buffet.

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Rocco DiSpirito Recipe NFT to Be Unveiled by NFT Curation Company, If Any of That Makes Sense to You

EATER

He became the first chef to use reality TV as a vehicle to stardom with his 2003-2004 show The Restaurant , and had been a regular personality on shows like Top Chef , Guy’s Grocery Games , and Dancing With The Stars. DiSpirito has been laying low for a while, but it makes sense he’d be the name attached to an NFT recipe.

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KAJ to acquire five hotels in Sioux Falls, SD

Hotel Business

While the company has been based in Sioux Falls since 2004, this marks the first properties owned and managed by KAJ in the market. “This acquisition allows us to expand our footprint into a new market and create memorable stays for even more guests.” . of flexible meeting space with full-service catering.

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Double crown for HotelREZ

HotelREZ

Results from The Caterer survey included 96.5% HotelREZ® is a SaaS enabled service company, providing distribution, web services, booking engines, revenue, sales consultancy and marketing services and support over 2,500 independent hotels, apartments and hotel groups in 100 countries, including private label GDS chain code solutions.

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The Evolution of Social Media: Past, Present, and Future

Social Hospitality

In 2004, Facebook changed the game. By the late 2000s, social media was no longer just a place for personal connections—it had become a vital marketing tool for businesses. The Present: The Social Media Powerhouses Today, social media is a cornerstone of any comprehensive marketing strategy.

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IHM’s topsy-turvy Z-A: What to expect in hospitality and real estate in 2023

Boutique Hotel News

The tax is introduced alongside a green incentive to motivate project teams to implement sustainability efforts exceeding market standards and secure above average sustainability certifications. In the living sector, rising interest rates equate to higher mortgage costs, which mean bigger potential markets for BTR and coliving.