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4 Ways to Pivot Your Restaurant’s Business Model During COVID-19

7 Shifts

The meal kit industry, which has been around since 2007, hit $5 billion in annual revenue in 2019—but growth in the industry was slow pre-COVID-19. Order online at unayxe.com or call 306.978.0116. ??: Offer meal kits ?? Carmen Hamm Owner, Picaro. Available from our sister restaurant @unasaskatoon for pickup or delivery.

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A Guide to Effective Instagram Marketing For Restaurants

Social Hospitality: Restaurants

Ever since Chris Messina’s #barcamp hashtag turned up on social media in 2007, hashtags have been big business for marketing. Online ordering company, Upmenu is a great example of a company using Instagram to its advantage with clean, clear photography and a compelling story. . A great hashtag gives your restaurant credibility.

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Why Cali BBQ is a Digital-First Restaurant

7 Shifts

I remember teasing San Diego Charger Lew Bush at a catering event in 2007 because he told me he was going to stand in line for the first iPhone. Then we started to tell our own story online. Marqii gives us better control over our online information. moment, I was digitally naive. Press release after press release got ignored.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Opportunity is Barking and the Spirit of BBQ

Modern Restaurant Management

ezCater announced the launch of Subway's new online catering platform as part of the sandwich chain's overall focus to create even greater digital convenience for guests. "ezCater's platform provides effortless online ordering and exceptional customer service." .” Subway on ezCater Platform.

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Enjoy Fall Like a Heartland Kid and Dip Your Cinnamon Rolls in Chili

EATER

I was surprised when our guests started ordering the two together as their lunch,” says Schneider, now owner of Carriage Crossing. Though the fast-food chain stopped serving the Miller & Payne version after a few years in favor of a more consistent recipe, fans can still order the original through the online Runza shop.).

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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. Of that increase, 30 percent came through Catering Online Ordering, which launched in Q3 2023. On average, catering orders ticket sizes in Q4 2023 were $160.

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MRM Franchise Feed: CPK in Canada and Real Famous BBQ

Modern Restaurant Management

Earlier this month, Roy Rogers also opened an online store selling fun branded gear to its biggest fans. “As customers line up to order, they will pass glassed-in display grills cooking signature items like our hot dogs, cheesesteaks, and burgers. We intend for them to see the pride and care with which their food is prepared.”