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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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Research: Demand increases for seamless work-leisure integration with return to office 

Hotel Business

“Flexibility in where and when people work is now an expectation for todays professionals,” said Ginger Taggart, VP, brand management global premium brands, IHG Hotels & Resorts. Crowne Plaza has tracked the evolution of work-leisure integration for years.

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La Concha Key West joins Autograph Collection

Hotel Business

The centerpiece of the revitalization is the Grand Dame Villas at the Rooftop, a selection of seven premium villas on the newly transformed seventh floor, offering views of Key West and a concierge-level experience that caters to every guest’s need.

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A Case Study for Automating the AP Process

Modern Restaurant Management

Matt Ogle, the AP and Vendor Manager for Montana Brands Management (MTB) , a fast-growing Taco Bell franchisee in Western Montana, is responsible for all accounts payables and vendor management for 12 Taco Bell stores and the management entity. This is how they made the investment to automate their AP system.

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Seven Restaurant Trends That Will Define 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

With the increasing customer inclination towards a health-conscious diet, even the restaurant industry has to adapt to the trend by adding dishes catering to their health-conscious guests. There are now restaurants that have to approach customer service, and brand management without ever actually meeting the customer.

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Hospitality Management rebrands two hotels

Hotel Business

Trademark Collection properties are all upper-midscale and above niche hotels catering to both business and leisure travel. With a growing footprint in urban, resort and secondary markets, we are proud to have the StoneHill Lawrence and StoneHill Norman hotels become part of the Trademark Collection of properties.”.

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Empowered leaders: Female forces in hospitality and real estate

Boutique Hotel News

Beach Retreats, the group’s self-catering brand, is also expanding and recently completed its first acquisition in Cornwall which this year will be developed to create the brand’s first coastal aparthotel, blending the independence of traditional self-catering with the best of lifestyle hotels.