Remove 2019 Remove Blog Remove Guest Recovery Remove Point of Sale
article thumbnail

MRM Research Roundup: Mid-July 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest news on restaurant recovery, delivery trends, top ice cream toppings and the ideal "delivery doughnut." Total restaurant visits were down -6 percent in May 2021 compared to May 2019 but were up +23 percent from a year ago, recovering from a -23 percent decline in May 2020.

2021 186
article thumbnail

MRM Research Roundup: Mid-August 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Consumer spending at restaurants was up +32 percent in the April-May-June 2021 quarter compared to the same quarter last year, and for a pre-pandemic view, flat compared to the same quarter in 2019. Despite the gains, FSR dine-in visits are down -37 percent from the second quarter of 2019. The State of the Restaurant Industry.

2021 178
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

MRM Research Roundup: End-of-July 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Cookies also surged in order frequency, with Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookies seeing a 1,193 percent increase in orders compared to the first half of 2019. DoorDash Deep Dish. DoorDash to the rescue : 25 percent of Americans order more food when they order takeout so they have leftovers.

2020 187
article thumbnail

Restaurant Reopening Checklist: Tips for Thriving

Restaurant365

Do not allow guests to congregate in waiting or bar areas. Design a process to ensure guest separation while they are waiting to be seated. Check for state requirements on your governor’s or state health department’s website. Adhere to protocols addressing the protection of both customers and employees. Access a copy of the U.S.

article thumbnail

Restaurant Industry Performance Pulse

Black Box Intelligence

Each update highlights the most relevant and timely workforce, financial, guest and consumer trends. Restaurant Sales and Traffic Post Strongest Results in 4 Weeks. The industry had a strong rebound in sales and traffic growth and the week ending October 17 posted the strongest results in 4 weeks. . Weekly Restaurant Insights.