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Eight Ways Restaurants Can Prepare for a New Normal 

Modern Restaurant Management

How restaurants are laid out, in terms of flow and concentration of seating, will be key sensitivities to address. Even before the pandemic, Nation’s Restaurant News was reporting that digital ordering and delivery had grown 300 percent faster than dining-in since 2014. Staying Power of Ghost Kitchens and Virtual Restaurants.

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

EATER

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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Taking Care of the Back of the House

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Next, the cars pulled up to a second tent, where volunteers loaded boxes of food into open trunks, back seats, and any other space they could find. He handed out sandwiches donated by a local shop, bagged-up snacks, and juice boxes; some families received books carefully sorted by reading level. Who was taking care of back of house?”

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The Complete Guide to Online Ordering Systems for Restaurants

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Since 2014, online ordering has grown 300% faster than dine-in and now accounts for roughly 40% of restaurant sales. Why Every Restaurant Needs an Online Ordering System The answer is simple: to stay competitive. If your restaurant doesnt have an online ordering system yet, youre leaving money on the tableliterally.

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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. Evrensel sold Toptable in 2014, but the group continues to set the standard for high-end dining in Whistler. Where to eat.

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Fewer Seats, More Shelves: How Restaurants are Preparing for the Takeout Order Boom

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Since 2014, online ordering for pickup and delivery has grown 300% faster than dine-in traffic. Previously, most locations were about 2,000 square feet with 50 seats, as required by company policy. Future stores will be as small as 1,400 square feet and seat as few as 26 people.

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MRM People & Places: Cassoulet War, Zagat Stories and AQUAlounge

Modern Restaurant Management

Guests may enjoy a variety of seating arrangements, two bars, as well as private cabanas and daybeds offering bottle service and other five-star experiences. Spurrier’s will provide guests with a mid-century modern atmosphere and an array of seating options from bar-top tables to oversized couches and booths.

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