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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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UK hotel sector under ‘serious’ pressure amid rise in STR, says RMS Cloud

Hotel Owner

increase in the number of businesses, growing from 3,780 in 2013 to 7,219 in 2023 (or 3,430 new businesses). Additionally, UK campgrounds have seen a notable 35% rise in new sites from 2,495 in 2013 to 3,375 in 2023 (an increase of 880). The report revealed that hotel businesses have grown only 5.6% new hotel operators per region.

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Cromlix receives planning permission for new wellness spa

Hotel Owner

Cromlix was purchased by the Murray’s in 2013 and has 15 bedrooms and a self-catering lodge house. “We are excited to be able to add this next year as part of our continued plans to extend our excellent guest experience here at Cromlix.”

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The Stages of Gentrification, as Told by Restaurant Openings

EATER

In the Bushwick area of New York City, the four or so dive bars that existed in the once predominantly working-class Latinx neighborhood a decade ago now sit alongside dozens of swanky new watering holes catering to the influx of young urban professionals. By 2013, there were 13. Stage Two: Bigger and Better.

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eviivo Collective launches to recognise independent properties

Boutique Hotel News

According to the company, it is the world’s first software vendor designed to advocate distinctive properties across all segments: a luxury self-catering cottage or an urban Airbnb can be part of the same collection as an award-winning boutique hotel. eviivo Collective is free with no cost to be part of the program.

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The Arden appoints new GM

Hotel Owner

Nathan arrives to The Arden Hotel after more than 20 years in the hospitality sector, joining from The Core Theatre in Solihull where he was Catering Operations manager. Stratford-upon Avon’s The Arden Hotel has appointed Sai Nathan as its new general manager. 44 Brasserie.

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Pandemic Effects on Funding, Growth and People – Plus Predictions for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

We also expect a number of larger brands pushing out into new channels such as licensing deals and product development, catering programs and more. In 2013, the average turnover rate was 62.4%. In 2022, the average tenure for an employee in food service was about 1.9 years, with the average across all industries being 4.1