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MRM Research Roundup: Labor Struggles, Holiday Habits, and Food Truck Trends

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The survey was conducted in January 2024 among 522 US-based Food and Beverage professionals, including owners and managers from single-site establishments and small multi-site chains with fewer than 20 restaurants. Tock businesses that offer more than standard reservations see an average of 80 percent more repeat guests.

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THE BEST OF TIMES, THE WORST OF TIMES

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AN INEVITABLE RECOVERY. “It What an exciting time to jump on board and become partner to what may very well be one of the greatest world-wide recoveries – ever! Those who do the work are now in the driver’s seat and many of those harped about changes may actually come to fruition as a result. It was the epoch of belief”.

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2021 Restaurant Insurance Outlook: Updated

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In the “great reopening”, many restaurants adjusted their business plans in order to survive the pandemic, adding outdoor seating, serving takeout and delivery, or consolidating staff. “This has led to increased parklets, food trucks and dining-to-go options for customers,” Howell noted.

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As Your Restaurant Rolls with the Punches of COVID-19, Keep These Tips in Sight 

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Unequivocally, restaurateurs and entrepreneurs in the food industry have been among the hardest hit, economically speaking, by the COVID-19 pandemic. Adapting Your Footprint for Outdoor Seating. Have clear signage, enforce the mandated health rules, and diligently track the number of guests inside of your facility at all times.

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New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

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“Over the past 40 years, TSFR has developed a strong reputation as a leader in the restaurant industry and fostered a talented and engaged team that delights our guests,” said Mark Schostak, Executive Chairman at TSFR. He started his career with Hardee’s Food Systems in 1983 ending in the position of District Manager.

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As Restaurants Reopen, Many Are Struggling to Find Employees

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And yet more business didn’t translate to more staff: The 200-seat restaurant still employed fewer than half the workers it had before the pandemic. Thompson has also noticed former truck drivers and construction workers signing up on her platform to look for jobs. The restaurant seats about 120, and half of the tables are outside.

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Eater’s Best New Restaurants 2022

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From a 22-seat room in D.C.’s The cocktails embody what makes Amazonia so special: its massive pisco collection, the way smoky flavors weave through both food and drink, and how distinctly Peruvian ingredients are the star. Visionary border cooking awaits at Austin’s best new taco truck. Danielle Del Valle. Danielle Del Valle.

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