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Merch with a Mission: Creating Brand Ambassadors

Modern Restaurant Management

" That's what Jason Cortellesso, Partner & Creative Director at Sport & Leisure , told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine when discussing the merch program at his latest estabilshment in East Greenwich, Rhode Island that is seeing people to line up before they open on drop days to get their hands on the items.

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It’s All in the Glass: Selecting the Right Glassware to Complement Your Restaurant’s Vibe

Modern Restaurant Management

This trend of using unique glassware to showcase specialty drinks and cocktails is growing in both fine dining and casual establishments across the country. Cut and hand-blown glass for old-school charm, a trend that continues to be popular among fine and casual establishments alike.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

– Mary Pillow Thompson, founder of foh&boh Five years after the pandemic, Tom's Watch Bar has gained valuable perspective on what drives people to gather. Beyond our innovative viewing technology and diverse sports programming, we've found that guests primarily seek meaningful shared experiences.

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Successful Athletes in the Restaurant Business

Goliath Consulting

Many professional athletes transition into the business world after their playing careers, and the restaurant industry has become a prime investment opportunity for some of the biggest names in sports. Additionally, he launched Big Chicken, a fast-casual concept that combines his love for comfort food with high-quality ingredients.

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Hot Dog Tower and Yap?

EATER

At Trinas Starlite Lounge, the hot dog tower comes with five hot dogs, fries, and sauce | Trinas Starlite Lounge In this economy, the pricey seafood tower has given way to way to the hot dog tower For Trinas Starlite Lounge , the longstanding bar in Somerville, Massachusetts, 2024 was financially pretty rough. And then the election happened.

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Raw and Ready: Growing a Healthy Fast Casual

Modern Restaurant Management

The owner of Delicious Raw, a healthy fast casual concept launched in 2013, is looking to grow the brand and create a one-stop-shop for healthy consumables for a broad audience. I particularly like it because I'm heavy into outdoors and sports and the ocean. I just fell in love with South Florida.

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Owning a Bar: Everything You Need to Know

7 Shifts

Opening and owning a bar is one of those unique life experiences; you have no idea what it will be like until you actually go for it. In this guide, we're covering everything you need to know about owning a bar to prepare as well as you can for the big opening day. How Do I Run a Profitable Bar?

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