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Extreme Front of the House Makeover: Less Downtime and Expense

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According to a 2017 Restaurant Owners survey, fitting out a 1,000-square-foot bar and commercial kitchen, including equipment like burners and espresso machines, carries an average cost of about $75,000, or $80 per square foot, which can vary by market. 3M is constantly creating new films with trending styles.

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To Mitigate ‘The Great Resignation’ Refocus on the Employee Experience

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Even with this good news for restaurant operators, many challenges still remain – particularly around staffing in both the front and back of the house. 89% of operators cited employee retention as a top concern in 2021, up from 69 percent in 2017. And according to Technomic, Inc.,

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How the Pandemic Has Forever Changed the Way We Eat

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As President of the Food & Delivery segment of Novolex, I’ve had a front seat to these dramatic changes, and to the challenges facing the industry as it struggles to survive and adapt. According to SEC filings, food delivery apps experienced tremendous growth in 2020 earning a combined $5.5 billion from the same period in 2019.

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Seven Top Restaurant Marketing Ideas And Trends

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If you pull a joker, the meal is on the house. Promoting your restaurant should start with promoting the food itself. However, too many restaurants fall into the trap of promoting items with a low food cost and high margin. Others tend to emphasize their cheaper menu options. Make sure you have high-quality pictures of these items.

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Business Models for Off-Premise Sales (Sponsored Post)

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According to founder Noah Glass of Olo , online orders on their platform doubled each year from 2017 to 2019 — before the pandemic. Restaurants are unique, and as such, need a unique approach to off-premise sales. Luckily there are a number of different business models. Benefits of Off-Premise Sales.

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Four Reasons to Consider a Virtual Kitchen Now

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Even before COVID-19, the food delivery industry was expected to grow from $43 billion in 2017 to $467 billion in 2025 – now it's expected to be $1 trillion by 2030. The devastating effects of restaurants during COVID-19 cannot be understated. Flexibility Can Help You Reap Rewards.

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Attributes to Consider for a New Ghost Kitchen Location

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McKinsey estimates that the market has tripled since 2017. Without the need for front-of-house staff, a restaurant can put money into paying for chefs, cooks, and food preparation. The unprecedented rise of food delivery has ushered in an appetizing trend for profit-hungry restaurateurs: the ghost kitchen.