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Fast-Casual Academia, Climatarian Menu and Ice Auction

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Food trucks, pop-up supper clubs, fast-casual restaurants, and brewpubs are all a part of the unique culinary fabric of this country. Learn About Fast-Casual Dining. Fast-casual dining is dominating the restaurant industry, and its growth is expected to continue at a rapid pace in a post-pandemic economy.

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The Casual Opulence of the Metal Coupe Glass

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More recently, the coupes have become a fixture of the aesthetic Instagram tablescape, particularly among the niche of food designers and stylists who put forth a sense of highly stylized yet casually lived-in opulence. Their transportive appeal spans the globe. It feels simultaneously old-timey and modern, casual and upscale.

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Here Comes the Holiday Party: Seven Dos and Don’ts for Rewarding Restaurant Staffers

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According to the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Art , fast-casual eateries and fine-dining restaurants average between 10 and 40 employees. Do provide transportation. Remember, holiday parties are their personal time, so making transportation convenient and gratis is a beyond-appropriate idea. Make them feel special.

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Teriyaki Madness Implements Technology to Combat Coronavirus Crisis Fallouts

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Since most major QSR and fast casual concepts have already made significant investments in boosting their digital and off-premises offerings, many brands have the infrastructure in place to succeed but are looking for ways to keep up with the increase in demand.

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Restaurateurs Foresee Bright Future as Fine Dining Turns Vegan

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Plant-based eating was previously limited to some selected restaurants and casual cafes. In the wake of ongoing pandemic, restaurant owners are facing supply chain problems due to agricultural production and labor shortages, fluctuations in demand, and transportation logistics issues.

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How Can Restaurants Harness Technology to Combat COVID-19?

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For example, we’re seeing more video screens in kitchens to improve order accuracy in casual and fine restaurants, not just quick-service establishments. This change heightened the search for new transportation solutions since third-party delivery platforms can bump up a customer’s meal cost by 90 percent.

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Turning Restaurant Staffing Challenges Into Opportunities

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Of these, one of the biggest challenges facing independent, franchised and fast-casual restaurants is staffing. Other benefits to consider include transportation subsidies, expanded employee meal programs or discounts, increased sick leave or paid time off, childcare stipends, and, of course, cash bonuses. Promote Yourself.