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What is a Virtual Restaurant? And How to Start One

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Virtual restaurant concepts only exist in apps, and use ‘ ghost kitchens ’ (aka ‘virtual kitchens’ or ‘dark kitchens’) to serve a virtual menu to virtual customers. When this happens week over week, little mistakes add up fast. Don’t wait to get a handle on your actual labor costs.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Limited-service restaurants (those in quick service and fast casual) had a sharp acceleration in their guest check growth, as consumers likely shifted to larger off-premise orders to feed multiple people at home. Fine dining and upscale casual were the worst performing segments during March based on same-store sales growth.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-February 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

The National Restaurant Association released its 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry Report which examines key factors impacting the restaurant industry including the current state of the economy, operations, workforce, and food and menu trends across segments from quickservice to fine dining. The report notes that wage growth in the U.S.

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How Katie Button redesigned their wage model to adapt post-pandemic

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As a chef, Katie was named one of Food & Wine magazine's Best New Chefs of 2015 and has had more than a few James Beard Award nods. That discrepancy was most noticeable during the holiday season, when the restaurant is busier than ever. We're seeing that the really nice thing is in the slow season also.

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An Eater’s Guide to Bentonville, Arkansas, the Home of Walmart

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Fast-forward 40 years to when Walton’s daughter Alice opened the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in 2011, making the town a destination for art lovers. 21c is the official hotel of the film festival, and it books up fast, so plan your visit accordingly. Cooper is committed to crafting gluten-free menus with seasonal ingredients.

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Virtual Acceleration, Raising the Bar and Insult Monitor

Modern Restaurant Management

.” The 25th edition of Scoop features products designed to help bar-and-grill operators easily get creative and innovate with their menus, with elevated, upsell-worthy versions of their traditional bar-and-grill fare. ” Spring Scoop highlights include: Elevated, Upsell-Worthy Bar-and-Grill Favorites. Plant-Forward Offerings.

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Nashville Mexican Restaurants You Should Check Out

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I’ve rounded up all the places you’ll want to know about, from casual places perfect for friends and family to upscale spots great for a date or celebration. If you enjoy tequila with your Mexican meal, Saint Anejo is right up your alley, as they feature a tequila and mezcal menu with over 120 labels. Make a Reservation.