Multi-Unit Catering Council and a ‘Titantic’ Undertaking

On the plate for MRM's Daily Bite we have news of a new catering council focused on multi-unit operators, TripAdvisor enhancements for restaurateurs and a New Orleans coffee staple looks to grow through franchising. Send news items to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com.

Catering Council for Multi-Unit Operators LaunchesA group of restaurant industry leaders have united to create the Catering Council for Multi-Unit Restaurant Operators(‘CCMURO’), an advocacy group focused on addressing regulations, policies, technological changes and best practices in the ‘off-premise’ segment, including takeout, delivery and catering.

Founding members of the CCMURO gathered in Atlanta in June for their first official meeting, and announced plans to work together on issues of common concern as part of a broader initiative to raise the profile of the growing off-premise segment. This includes the development of a common set of operational standards and procedures…