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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Limited-service restaurants (those in quick service and fast casual) had a sharp acceleration in their guest check growth, as consumers likely shifted to larger off-premise orders to feed multiple people at home. Fine dining and upscale casual were the worst performing segments during March based on same-store sales growth.

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The Complicated Legacy of ‘Super Size Me’

EATER

The audience is clued in on the joke; the plot centers around Spurlock raising chickens for his new farm-to-table fast-food restaurant, Holy Chicken. It was eye-opening, and I never thought about fast food the same way again. “Yes, I’m a filmmaker,” Spurlock answers, “and a chicken farmer.”

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-Year 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Takeout and delivery has continued to sustain interest on Yelp, still up 148 percent based on consumer interest relative to pre-pandemic levels. In addition, the cheaper price tag that most fast food outlets offer may be appealing to consumers tightening their budgets amid the pandemic. Diners are Ready, but Concerned.

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The 17 Best Cookbooks of Spring 2024

EATER

A Los Angeles native and restaurant industry vet, Skier brings refinement and skill to a platform that’s replete with gimmicks and casual dinners. in 2001, she began teaching herself to bake, and her hobby eventually grew into a business. With this cookbook, the secret is out. But when Sinha moved to the U.K.

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The Top 50 Fast Food Restaurants in America

Restaurant Clicks

It’s hard to argue that we are pretty spoiled for choices when it comes to fast food restaurants in the United States. Head down any highway for only a short amount of time, and you will usually come across some form of fast food establishment to satisfy your cravings. Some of these fast food chains are world-famous. McDonald’s.

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Where to Find Amazing Burgers in Washington DC

Restaurant Clicks

Having recently been featured in our article on outdoor dining, Duke’s Grocery is a casual dining restaurant that hits it out of the park in every area. Good Stuff Eatery is a fast-casual restaurant that serves up classics – burgers, shakes, and french fries! Pogiboy is a fast casual Filipino American restaurant.

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Get Inspired by These 2 Restaurant Success Stories

Restaurant Engine

1: Chipotle With more than 3,000 restaurants, this fast-casual chain is nearly a household name. When it comes to brand identity, Chipotle sets itself apart and is know for its wholesome food and dedication to sustainability. In 1998, McDonald’s saw the rise of Chipotle and by 2001 was its largest investor.