MRM Research Roundup: Ides-of-March 2019 Edition

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the most allergy-friendly restaurant chains, the winter effect on sales and traffic, the restaurant-going habits of Generation Z,  the state of delivery and what people report as life's little pleasures.

Most Allergy-Friendly Restaurant Chains 

AllergyEats announced its 2019 list of the Top 10 Most Allergy-Friendly Restaurant Chains in America. Derived from the restaurant reviews of food-allergic diners across the U.S. on the AllergyEats app and website, the list recognizes both small and large restaurant chains that have been ranked highest by food-allergic diners.

The Five Most Allergy-Friendly Large Chains (at least 50 locations)

Maggiano’s Little Italy (4.68)

Chipotle Mexican Grill (4.42)

Longhorn Steakhouse (4.42)

In-N-Out Burger (4.39)

Bertucci’s Italian Restaurant (4.37)

The Five Most Allergy-Friendly Small Chains (fewer than 50 locations)

Burtons…