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A CHEF’S REFLECTIONS

Culinary Cues

America has moved through two world wars, Prohibition, the 1918 pandemic, polio and tuberculosis, the Korean War, Vietnam, the tragedy of 9-11, the Great Depression and the economic collapse in 2008 as well as a number of recessions along the way, Iraq and Afghanistan wars, and now another epic pandemic.

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15 Exciting Ways to Eat in Oklahoma City Right Now

EATER

Buffeted by assistance programs in Oklahoma City and suburban Edmond to retrofit parking spaces into outdoor “streeteries,” restaurateurs made clever use of outdoor seating, helped by a mild summer to attract customers to new patios and backyards. Dave Cathey has been Food Editor for The Oklahoman in Oklahoma City since 2008.

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The Best Kept Secret of Restaurant Success

Embrace the Suck

I tell you, It was the best thing next to getting a business coach back in 2008 that I have done to grow not only myself but my business as well. ????. 16) Growth in the Hot Seat. The principle of a Hot Seat is that you get a chance to present to the group your biggest challenge or issue right now. I was hesitant about joining.

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The 19 Most Funnest, Most Wildest, Most Unbelievably Extra Restaurants in America

EATER

The restaurant group was bought by Planet Hollywood in 2008.) Snagging a seat at Crazy Aunt Helen’s , Capitol Hill’s all-day spot for American comfort food since 2021, may be the next best thing. Nobody knows! But the tacky charm is undeniable — and persistent, even once you know this is all part of some corporate chain.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Frictionless QDOBA and Crisp & Greens Goes National

Modern Restaurant Management

QDOBA Mexican Eats® introduced new restaurant formats, top photo, that feature buildouts including mobile-order drive-thrus, walk-up windows, mobile-order pick-up lockers, dedicated curbside pick-up areas, ghost kitchens, and concepts with updated outdoor seating. designed with high-rent urban areas in mind.

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SpotOn Named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies List 2024

SpotOn

In 2023, SpotOn debuted both Seat & Send , a first-of-its-kind waitlist feature, and a suite of new, maximally flexible hardware to help keep its clients competitive in an industry facing rising food and labor costs with already razor-thin margins.

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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

This includes reevaluating our restaurant footprint and design – such as looking at locations with smaller indoor footprints and more patio seating, as well as drive-thrus, permanently designated spots for curbside pickup, and contactless takeout. In 2021 we expect to see significant growth in connected TV ads.

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