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A CHEF’S 2020 LAMENT

Culinary Cues

. They say that hindsight is 2020 – that being so, there is plenty for us to reflect on and determine how we might have done things differently. At this point we are all hoping that 2020 will just fade from our memories. Chefs miss that in 2020. [] POSITIVE ANXIETY. Chefs miss that in 2020. [] POSITIVE ANXIETY.

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[Data] Fast Casual Restaurant Trends: Sales and Labor

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Coming out of 2020, few restaurant types were better prepared for the new normal than quick service and fast casual. They had streamlined menus, more digital presence than their full-service counterparts, and dining rooms weren't an integral part of the fast casual experience. Table of Contents. QSR Sales are trending upwards.

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How Restaurants Can Remain Competitive in 2021

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2020 was a year that the restaurant industry won’t soon forget. Ordering online, paying with mobile phones, scanning QR codes for a menu, and a ton of takeout, are just a part of dining out now. From a projected record growth at the top of the year to a decline of nearly $240 billion in sales and 2.5

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Simple Restaurant Marketing Plan for 2020 [PDF Template]

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So far, 2020 has thrown marketing plans, advertising budgets, and restaurant growth out of the window. There are only 4 months of 2020 left where you can push your restaurant’s marketing hard and set yourself up for success going into 2021. Whatever plans and forecasts you had for your restaurant are yesterday’s bread now.

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9 Restaurant Job Interview Questions to Ask in 2020

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Staff adherence plays an important role in making guests feel safe dining at or ordering from restaurants in the coronavirus era. Restaurant staff members who are engaged in their work are better able to create memorable experiences for guests — even if they don’t interact with them directly. By asking strategic interview questions.

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13 Restaurants with Outdoor Dining in Washington DC

Restaurant Clicks

The weather is beautiful, and we are all ready to dine outdoors in the Washington, D.C. Outdoor dining is a favorite amongst Washingtonians, and we have rounded up the leading restaurants you should try! Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in DC. This article includes restaurants that are diverse, and they are all outstanding.

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Ghost Kitchens in 2020: What Restauranteurs Should Know

Focus POS

A ghost kitchen is a kitchen that operates in a space without a dining area. Since there is no front-of-house, you needn’t worry about staffing any front-of-house employees, either. . Without on-premises dining to worry about, you free up space and can easily solve challenges within your workforce. .

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