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Spreading Southern Hospitality Through the Pandemic

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In terms of operations, we enhanced our already stringent sanitation and safety protocols to comply with new government regulations, but ultimately, we needed to effectively and clearly communicate these changes externally to instill confidence in our customers. We created a ?live live update tracker?

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Five Reasons Restaurants Are Upgrading Tech in 2021

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The trends the industry had in 2019 toward improved tech stacks, better reporting, and streamlined operations can’t wait any longer, and restaurants are finding the budget to put toward technology again.

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Don’t Be Chicken – How to Win the Chicken Wing Shortage

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A : It’s been a year since the pandemic started and the world witnessed a shortage in toilet paper, hand sanitizers and grocery store staples. The National Chicken Counci l also mentioned that 2020 saw a seven-percent rise in the number of chicken wing servings from restaurants compared to 2019. Demand for To-Go.

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Secure Safer Off-Premise Dining

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According to NPD Group data, takeout and delivery orders have increased dramatically, with takeout jumping from 18 percent to 60 percent within the FSR segment from 2019 to 2020. For example, when ordering takeout, 60 percent of consumers would feel comfortable if offered disinfectant wipers or sanitizer for them to use themselves.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Three Ways to Bring Your ‘A’ Game to Accessibility 

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PDFs can be viewed on guests’ smartphones and other personal devices or on sanitized tablets provided by the restaurant (although awkwardly, plus they can quickly go out of date and don’t do much for your brand). Beyond safety, this saves on printing costs and keeps all those disposable menus out of landfills.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Virtual BBQ and Pieology in China

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“Since launching the franchise initiative in October 2019, we have been energized by the interest and excitement from experienced multi-unit operators who want to get involved with the brand,” said Bill Phelps, CEO of Dave’s Hot Chicken. In 2019, Little Caesars opened in Spain, India, and Barbados.

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COVID-19 Fuels Growth in Organic Food Options

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According to the Organic Trade Association , organic food products accounted for 90 percent of a $55B organic product industry in 2019. Keeping a clean, sanitized restaurant, even for take-out or delivery– will go a long way in staying afloat during these unprecedented times. In 2010 the organic food sector reached $5B.