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Restaurants Pivot to the new ‘Post-COVID’ Consumer Behavior Patterns

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A future forward restaurant model will be characterized by contactless delivery, curbside pick-up, and outdoor seating and will be more able to respond to heightened anxieties about business hygienic practices. If you currently lack outdoor seating, you may want to consider renovations or look for a new location that can accommodate.

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MRM Research Roundup: Top F&B Trends to Watch

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Dash From the Past: A Decade Delivered In 2013, things started off small, with a simple idea. Today, we’re looking back on the decade to see how much our tastes have changed since 2013 and what’s stayed consistent — our passion for chicken sandwiches, for one. Since 2013, more than 600 million (!)

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Why Multi-Unit Operators Should Invest in Brands with Flexible Real Estate Options

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I first entered the foodservice industry in 2013, owning and operating Steak and Shake locations in Auburn, Alabama, before transitioning my business to Captain D’s in 2018. Most recently, we’ve begun to build a 30-seat location in Ellenwood, Georgia, that is cobranded with our BP gas station and convenience store.

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Microclimates in Dining: Tailoring Spaces for Every Generation

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Ometeo photos by Kristopher Ilich Generational Differences Born between 1997 and 2013, Gen-Z differentiates itself by its digital savviness and inclination for dining journeys that feel authentic and genuine.

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Feast on Sushi, Steak, and Globalization at Iraq’s American-Themed Buffet

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With a flagship 1,800-seat location in the city of Erbil and a second 800-seat location in Sulaimani (also spelled Sulaymaniyah), ABC is one of Iraq’s most popular restaurant brands, with often busy dining rooms, large social media followings, and billboards all over. Children mob the costumed figure, squealing with delight.

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NLRB Joint Employer Final Rule and America’s Classics

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reported strong growth and momentum in its restaurant services offerings, with a record-setting Valentine's Day in which Yelp’s reservation and waitlist software helped seat nearly 250,000 diners via Yelp2, a more than 2X increase YoY. owner of the Chili's® Grill & Bar brand. "Yelp WorkJam Acquires Forge.

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An Eater’s Guide to Whistler, British Columbia

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And while Vail Resorts poured millions into upgrading the chairs, vaunted local restaurateurs are working equally hard to make their own seats just as attractive. The couple also offer some snacky menu items for customers occupying the few seats, including hummus and olives. Where to eat. Inside Bred’s carb wonderland.