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‘A Smaller Footprint Isn’t a Limitation – It’s an Invitation to Get Creative’

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant industry challenges are pushing operators to be more creative and efficient with many opting for more multifunctional spaces – especially in a fast-casual setting. At Maria Empanada, a fast-casual Latin concept the team is working on right now, the to-go boxes are artfully displayed, blending function and branding seamlessly.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

" As we mark the fifth anniversary, MRM magazine surveyed restaurant insiders about the pandemic’s lasting impact on their businesses and the industry. The focus now is finding the minimum necessary seating capacity while maximizing kitchen efficiency and service throughput. This trend has held on in the last five years.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

" As we mark the fifth anniversary, MRM magazine surveyed restaurant insiders about the pandemic’s lasting impact on their businesses and the industry. Rather, how thoroughly the team embodies the culture set at the top ultimately determines whether you’re turning tables all night or staring at empty seats.

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What Does Social Distancing Mean for Social Businesses Like Restaurants?

Modern Restaurant Management

As the Coronavirus crisis continues, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked industry insiders what best practices restaurants should have in place for social distancing, as per CDC guidelines. Certain jurisdictions like New York City are requiring seating only 50 percent of capacity. "Be smart about choices."

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Decade of Disruption: Restaurant Insiders Dish What’s on the Plate

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry movers and shakers: "What do you feel is going to cause disruption in the restaurant industry over the next decade?” In the short term, it’s QSR that will experience labor improvement, then fast-casual. Alex Canter of Ordermark.

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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. Innovative and inviting outdoor seating is going to be crucial in order for restaurants to survive. Also, innovative and inviting outdoor seating is going to be crucial in order for restaurants to survive.

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What Are We Wearing to Restaurants Now, Atlanta?

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On this afternoon, both the indoor-outdoor bar and the 100-seat patio shaded by an enormous steel canopy were prime spots for sipping on tropically inspired cocktails and dining on seafood. Kate Smith, 36, education and Brittany Misra, 38, tech Cousins Kate (left) and Brittany extended the latter’s birthday celebration with casual-cool looks.

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