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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-February 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the National Restaurant Association's State of the Indusrty Report, food industry pressures, foodservice opportunities, influencer marketing, foot traffic analysis and the dining-out dollar. 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry.

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Latinx-Owned Bakeries Are Revamping the Concha

EATER

That’s what inspired Mariela Camacho when she began baking conchas in Seattle in 2017 after completing baking stints in French and New American kitchens. “I No longer do you have to work your way through a professional kitchen — likely in a restaurant that isn’t representative of your culture — before you get a shot at doing your own thing.

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Why Are People So Freaked Out About Seed Oils?

EATER

The Liver King, a carnivorous diet influencer with millions of followers, takes inspiration from our mythical ancestors, who he believes stayed healthy and fit through a diet of unprocessed raw meat. Seed oil criticism is often espoused by influencers and channels who hold other reactionary beliefs.

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Michelin Rating Overview: Expansion into New Markets

Goliath Consulting

Today, the Michelin Guide continues to explore new markets and broaden its global influence. In the 2010s, Michelin continued to strengthen its presence in Asia, entering Singapore and Seoul in 2016 and Bangkok in 2017. This article delves into the guide’s past expansions and examines where it might go next.

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Seven Top Restaurant Marketing Ideas And Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

Influencers like food bloggers and food critics have a loyal audience that trusts what they say and recommend. These influencers are considered experts on the issue of restaurants, and their verdict can be taken as a guarantee of great experience and even better food. Invite Food Critics and Bloggers. What happened to Snow’s BBQ?

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Technology Trends for the ‘New Normal’ Customer Cravings

Modern Restaurant Management

Hyper-connectivity and lifestyle trends will continue to influence and alter consumer behavior. Here are some technologies that will continue to be part of any restaurant’s day-to-day operations.

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Disgraced Chef Mario Batali Teases a Comeback on Instagram

EATER

That’s not an especially surprising position from the chef, considering how tight-lipped he has been since multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct in 2017. That same year, Batali reached confidential settlements with two women who had sued the chef, both accusing him of forcible groping.