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What’s the Deal With Wonder, the ‘Food Hall’ That’s Suddenly Everywhere?

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Lore was also the co-founder of Quidsi, which ran e-commerce sites including Diapers.com and Wag.com until it was acquired by Amazon in 2010. Before that, Lore was a co-founder of Jet.com, which Walmart acquired for approximately $3 billion in 2016.

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Is Galentine’s the New Valentine’s?

Modern Restaurant Management

" The unofficial holiday, which was created by writers of the televison show, "Parks and Recreation" for an episode that aired in 2010, is celebrated on February 13. It is really giving Valentine’s Day a run for its money in terms of the number of reservations we see each year."

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Franchising Health and Wellness (Podcast)

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When Steve Schulze and his wife Alexis started Nékter Juice Bar in 2010, neither of them had ever had a job in the restaurant space, not even as a waiter. The duo talked about surviving the pandemic, Schulze’s path to launching the juice bar, and their plans for expansion. billion a year industry.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: QR Codes – How to Use Them Responsibly in Hospitality

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mainstream public in 2010 when smartphones solidified their fame and were beginning to launch QR code readers on their platforms. QR codes are an invention of the 1990s, a fad during the rise of smartphones and now one of the ultimate comebacks of the tech world. The quick response code, or QR code, hit the U.S.

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Is Contactless Forever?

Modern Restaurant Management

QR codes have been around since 2010, but didn’t become widely used until the past few years. However, there are several ways you can enhance the contactless dining experience to ensure customer satisfaction remains high and your restaurant runs smoothly and efficiently. Here are some ideas to get you started.

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COVID-19 Fuels Growth in Organic Food Options

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In 2010 the organic food sector reached $5B. The stronger your body and immune system, the better off you are against a litany of concerning health issues. The Organic Food Boom. Unequivocally, the organic food industry has been growing steadily over the past decade.

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The Stages of Gentrification, as Told by Restaurant Openings

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Between 2000 and 2010, the Latinx population declined 26 percent. Similarly, in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant area, there were eight bars in 2010. He fears San Francisco’s Chinatown could end up like other Chinatowns around the country — according to the 2010 U.S. Bushwick bars and housing costs have a coefficient of 0.69.

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