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

Modern Restaurant Management

Beyond our innovative viewing technology and diverse sports programming, we've found that guests primarily seek meaningful shared experiences. Our most successful innovations aren't just the 360-degree screens or comprehensive sports coverage, but the environments we've created where diverse fans connect authentically.

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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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Hot Dog Tower and Yap?

EATER

Trinas now sells 40 hot dog towers, which start at $35, in a night some as casual snacks for big groups, others as the centerpiece of celebrations. Charlestons Sir Wieners , which serves hot dogs at Lamars Sporting Club, popularized the concept when it launched its wiener tower in September.

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The Digital Foodie: Top Trends That Will Drive 2022 Restaurant Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

In particular, supply chain disruptions and staffing shortages – whether due to resignations or illness – are forcing quick service and fast casual restaurants to adapt quickly to changing conditions. Former competitors are now part of the same umbrella company.

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