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MRM Franchise Feed: Modular Chicken and 2020 Year-End Results

Modern Restaurant Management

The brand is set to open at least 30 locations in 2021, and plans to have an additional 300 units in development. Good 2020 for Mountain Mike's. Mountain Mike’s Pizza said that 2020 was the best sales year yet, beating out 2019 which held the previous record. ” Naf Naf Expands in Dallas Area. .

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The 20/20 on 2020: Restaurant Experts Weigh In

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders and experts for their insights on what will impact restaurants in 2020 and the response was overwhelming. The biggest trend by far, for now, and going into 2020 is ghost kitchens (AKA delivery only, virtual kitchens, cloud kitchens, pick-up only, etc.).

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Meet The Team: Jai Motihar Head Business Development – Middle East

STAAH

Born & brought up in the Hospitality industry, Meet Jai Motihar, Head of Sales, STAAH UAE who brings with him a bagful experience in Revenue Management, Sales, Business Development, and Business Excellence. In 2018 I joined IHG, a global hospitality chain to head the Revenue Function for South West Asia.

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Meet the team: Tanvi Trivedi, Senior Business Development Manager – West Region, STAAH India Ltd

STAAH

A bit about Tanvi’s Career History Graduating as an Engineer in Computer Science and completing her Master’s in Business Administration, despite her academic achievements, Tanvi quickly realized her heart lay elsewhere – in the technology space and Tanvi found her niche in the realm of hotel technology.

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Three Fresh Tips for Leveraging PR to Grow

Modern Restaurant Management

Indeed, recent world events have put the kibosh on traditional dining, networking, and events which play a significant role in a company’s business development strategy. Because public relations lets the public know that you are open for business and are active in your market sectors. Why public relations, you ask?

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The Limits of ‘Buying Black’

EATER

According to a Yelp press release , in 2020, the company saw a 2,400 percent rise in searches for “Black-owned” restaurants compared to 2019. Between June and December 2020, Trade Street Jam Co. By the end of 2020, its first full year of operation, the restaurant had far surpassed expectations, serving 35,000 customers.

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MRM People & Places: Azteca Foods Celebrates 50 Years and State Dish Showdown

Modern Restaurant Management

Chicago-born, minority-owned, female-led Azteca Foods celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, signifying a milestone of achievement for the family business, which has flourished from humble beginnings into a multi-million dollar operation. ” Senior Vice President of Supplier Management and Business Development, Cindy Leonard.