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Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine is a go-to resource for on-the-go restaurant-industry professionals. Focused on all aspects of restaurant management news —the business of eating— the online magazine posts news items on a daily basis, incorporates profiles, trends and expert advice to offer valuable content to this niche.
Founded in 2016, MRM has built a fast-growing U.S.-based and international following and focuses on subjects of interest to those interested in opening a restaurant, independent restaurateurs and multi-unit franchises.
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