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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. This shift ensures that operations run smoothly, and sales revenue is optimized. One of the biggest struggles for restaurants post-covid is staffing.

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Restaurant Staffing Crisis Solutions: Experts Weigh In

Modern Restaurant Management

While staffing has always topped the list of restaurant owner/manager pain points, it now seems to be at crisis proportions. Instead of belaboring the issue, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine went to the experts for some solutions. March restaurant sale surged 36 percent year-over-year and nearly reached 2019 levels.

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TGI Fridays Files Voluntary Chapter 11

Modern Restaurant Management

In a statement, the owner and operator of 39 domestic restaurants in the casual dining chain, says its expects to use the time and legal protections made available through the Chapter 11 restructuring process to allow the company to explore strategic alternatives in order to ensure the long-term viability of the brand. "The

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the dismal March restaurant sales, security, loyalty, trends and teen consumer behaviors. March Sales Decline. Same-store sales for restaurants dropped by 28.3 Same-store sales for restaurants dropped by 28.3

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MRM Research Roundup: Holiday Spending, Franchise Optimism, and Pickle Energy

Modern Restaurant Management

This final edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup for 2024 features news of operator challenges and priorities, delivery trends, wages and hourly worker considerations. Those priorities include increased marketing and sales efforts alongside new benefits and programs to attract and retain staff.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-August 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features consumers' dining desires, the power of personalization and the untapped opportunity in localized marketing. COVID-19 Consumer Dining Trends. Diners are looking for reassurance on cleaning procedures and technology to reduce contact with servers.

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86 Your Brand Issues: How to Build Cohesive, Memorable Brands that Resonate with Guests

Modern Restaurant Management

For a deeper dive into brand messaging, strategy, and authenticity, creating unified guest experiences, and the orchestration of physical and experiential touchpoints, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to The Plaid Penguin’s Founder and Sir Idea Man Joe Haubenhofer. A strong restaurant brand goes beyond a logo.