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Franchisee Success in a Murky Economy Depends on Cloud Accounting

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percent compared to the same period in 2021, but simultaneously showing that the dine-in channel saw a 2.4-percent percent increase compared to April 2021. This is most easily achieved by working with an accountant or bookkeeper who provides holistic advisory services via cloud accounting.

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May/June 2021 Legal Update

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Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act Introduced : On June 8, 2021, a bipartisan group of Senators and U.S. Utah Microenterprise Home Kitchen Law Goes into Effect : On May 5, 2021, Utah’s microenterprise home kitchen law went into effect. Legislation. The act replaces previous regulations on the cottage food industry.

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For Restaurants, 2021 Budgeting Will Require a Three-Tiered Approach 

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The high levels of uncertainty surrounding the future of the COVID-19 pandemic highlight the importance for restaurants to rethink their approach to budgeting for 2021. The timing of that vaccine as well as changing viral conditions as well as other general economic trends will determine restaurant performance in 2021 and beyond.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-January 2021 Edition

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The experts at 7shifts’ released a data-backed study titled “How Restaurants are Evolving Labor with Third-Party Delivery in 2021." To get a sense of how sit-down restaurants are faring to start 2021, foot traffic analytics firm Placer.ai Our industry is resilient and consumer demand for restaurants remains strong.”

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12 Trends That Will Impact the Restaurant Industry in 2021

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In 2021, restaurant marketing strategy, restaurant design, and internal systems—for independents and chains alike—will evolve, and technology and robotics will become commonplace. Independent restaurateurs must take control of their Google My Business (GMB) account and local listings. Bottom Line.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2021 Edition

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Sales velocity is now -5 percent vs April 10, 2021. Sales velocity is now -3 percent vs April 10, 2021. Sales velocity is now -7 percent vs April 10, 2021. Sales velocity is now -7 percent vs April 10, 2021. Sales velocity is now -4 percent vs April 10, 2021. California.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-September 2021 Edition

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Uncovering consumer confidence and preferences in an ever-shifting market as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, Restaurants Canada is shining a light on what restaurateurs and chefs can expect with the release of the 2021 Discerning Diner Report. Sales velocity is now -1 percent vs August 28, 2021. California.

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