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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-August 2020 Edition

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However, among those interested in dining out, needs for health, safety and extraordinary personalized experiences vary greatly, which SevenRooms has categorized into four diner personas. percent year-over-year (YOY) the week of 8/6 – the highest increase so far in 2020 that broke records for the third straight week.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Recession, Resilience and the Eventual Restaurant Industry Recovery

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But a few short weeks would change everything, from in-person dining to supply chain access to consumer standards regarding health, safety, and sustainability. million people and still projected to achieve $899 billion in sales throughout 2020. Dining in the Post-COVID Era.

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The Labor Disputes at Amy’s Kitchen, Explained

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The company remains family-owned, and reported anticipating $600 million in revenue in 2020 , bolstered by consumers into the company’s natural, “fiercely independent” ethos. In 2020, demand for Amy’s products skyrocketed, as more people stayed home and stocked up on things like frozen meals and canned soups instead of going out to eat.

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MRM Franchise Feed: flip’d and the Juicey Awards

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Clean Juice Chief Executive Officer, Landon Eckles described 2020 as challenging but resolute in lauding its franchise partners and support staff in the company’s response to the global pandemic. Additional 2020 Award Recipients: Top Delivery Sales : Lance and Blake Condray, Campbell, CA. Clean Juice Celebrates Franchisees.

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What We Miss When Vacation Rentals Become Contactless

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It scored a hugely successful IPO in late 2020, and in 2021 recorded its strongest quarter ever. Despite reports heralding the company’s end in early 2020, it was actually perfectly positioned for pandemic-era travel. She began renting rooms in her Fall Branch, Tennessee, home in 2020, during the pandemic. “It

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New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

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In 2020, as the country was forced to reckon with a pandemic that laid bare existing racial injustice and inequities, the organization heard calls from the restaurant community and the public for a more inclusive and transparent Awards process. billion in 2020, is expected to reach $4.0 billion by 2026.

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Fast-Casual Academia, Climatarian Menu and Ice Auction

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” According to a survey conducted by the National Restaurant Association, the restaurant industry is expected to lose $240 billion by the end of 2020. launched Fall Scoop 2020, titled “On Point With Off-Premise – Designed To Make It.” Each member of the coalition is committed to responsibility. Climatarian Menu.

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