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Food That Travels Well for Delivery: Tips for COVID-19

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Whether you have been offering delivery and takeout for years, or have had to make a recent pivot during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to know which food travels best for delivery—and how to change up your menu to stay profitable while dine-in isn't an option. Did you know that french fries get soggy after 5 minutes ?

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

Modern Restaurant Management

The ability to track ingredients in real time—knowing where they come from, when they’ll arrive, and what alternatives are available—has become essential for managing inventory, adjusting menu offerings, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. For us, it's all about menu optionality and community connection.

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In 2025, Small Changes Will Have a Big Impact on Pizza Restaurants

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From smarter ordering systems to food that travels better, here’s what pizzeria owners can expect in the year ahead. The Off-Premises Dining Shift: Food That Travels Well Delivery and pickup continue to dominate the pizza market as off-premises dining solidifies its role in customer behavior.

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Lost in Translation? Why Conscientious Menu Language Matters

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The last time I was in Madrid, a friend and I perused English menus at a popular tapas joint. I requested the Spanish menu, too. The English menu lacked context that we gleaned only by looking at the Spanish. This bilingual menu style encompasses two fundamental translation strategies: domestication and foreignization.

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As Pandemic Lingers, Adding Good Communication to the Menu Can Reduce Customer Concerns

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Your Response Menu. Earned media are things like local news stories about the restaurant, mentions in trade or travel stories about your region, online reviews, word of mouth and even mentions of your business on other people’s social media pages. With COVID-19 continuing to be a consideration for consumers across the U.S.,

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The (Near) Future of Hotel Travel Is here

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As safety measures like masks and distancing threaten to carry on for another year, hotels amp up the perks, packages, and amenities to court travelers The new Hotel June, located in the beachside Playa Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles, was set to open last spring. An extra $3 scores a chef-made peanut butter dog biscuit.

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Chefs Are Getting Creative With Himalayan Cuisine

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My husband and I have traveled over 1,000 miles from our home in Mumbai for a single meal: a 14-course tasting menu at Indias hottest dining destination, Naar. Rituparna Roy is an independent food and travel journalist based in Mumbai, India. My job is to tell those stories, says Sadhu, who is originally from Jammu and Kashmir.

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