Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

As we settle into 2024, the restaurant industry stands on the cusp of transformative changes, shaped by evolving consumer preferences, sustainability concerns, and a relentless pace of technological innovation.

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Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

47% 47% of operators predict an increased reliance on technology and automation to address labor shortages in their type of restaurants by 2024, including 44% of full-service and 49% of quick-service. trillion in 2024. trillion in 2024. 65% 65% of customers prefer self-service kiosks. trillion U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In 2023, we saw sellers increasing throughput utilizing the “experience creates consumption” strategy and we predict an increase in draft program profitability in 2024 as more on-premise professionals embrace the needs of the highly coveted craft beverage loyalists. Here are some of their insights.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

Many food and beverage establishments have seen success with technology — such as contactless options, automation to support changing workforces and innovative customer loyalty strategies — in their endeavors to meet the demand for safer and more convenient dining experiences. Gone are the days of cash-only transactions.

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SpotOn

MAY 14, 2024

Are you a restaurant owner looking to switch point-of-sale systems? Or are you just curiously searching for the best point-of-sale systems for that restaurant you always wanted to open? About SpotOn Restaurant POS SpotOn's point-of-sale offers plenty of payment options for various restaurant types.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2024

Operators must weigh guest acceptance while making strategic decisions about integrating automation at many restaurant touch points, according to Software Advice’s 2024 Automated Customer Experience Survey. Fewer still think it's okay for businesses to fully automate store security.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. We've reached a point where we're recognizing the value and limits of these technologies. The cultivated meat industry is entering its next chapter.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Originally published in the Aaron Allen & Associates newsletter on 02/12/2024. In this context, the only way to work your way out of inflation is innovation. Restaurant Point-of-Sale Companies Rethinking Their Go-to-Market Strategies Restaurants have been historically slow to adopt technologies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

broadline foodservice sales of plant-based meat have grown 37 percent in the past year. Despite skyrocketing demand for plant-based food across the U.S., 42 of the country’s favorite fast food and restaurant chains still don’t offer a plant-based entrée, according to a report released today by The Good Food Institute (GFI).

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Aaron Allen & Associates

AUGUST 15, 2023

Economic Growth Will Continue to Shape the Middle East HORECA Landscape Economic Indicators Encourage Hotel/Restaurant/Catering Sales Generally, the HORECA industry grows at the pace of GDP growth, population, inflation, and share of discretionary income. Hotel sales grew 23% over 2022, and Restaurants & Cafés grew by 17%.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

As with most other industries, the biggest talking point for restaurants in 2023 has been artificial intelligence. Each year, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asks experts for their views on the state of the industry. Here are some of their insights. Click here for the first part.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 9, 2023

New research suggests UK sales of home coffee machines will grow by 4.1% over the past 12 months, and estimates that capsule machine sales, as well as sales of home filter and espresso machines, will continue to grow in 2024. Tue, 6 Jun Two Geshas score over 96 points at 2023 Best of Panama competition.

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Rocket Fuel

APRIL 15, 2024

In this Q and A, he discusses the trendlines for QSRs in 2024 and beyond, and what the future may hold for the industry and for Delaget itself. What do you think are the most important trends impacting QSRs in 2024? The overarching trend for QSRs in 2024 is the increasing complexity and data-centricity of the business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2024

According to the Qu 2024 State of Digital Report , QSR and FC restaurant guests can expect to see more kiosks in stores this year, as well as new mobile apps, and voice AI on the phone and in the drive-thru, which all topped the list of new ordering channels planned for 2024. Total tips averaged 18.9 Tips on Sundays averaged 18.73

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Mad Mobile

MARCH 8, 2024

Restaurant industry experts have seen a massive shift in 2024 toward iPad-based POS systems. Ideally, your system needs SSL (Secure Socket Layer) protection and point-to-point encryption (P2PE). In the Mobile POS Payments market, the number of users is expected to amount to 101.10m users by 2028.

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BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 15, 2021

A mobile point of sale is a system in which POS software is installed on handheld, mobile devices, such as an iPad or Android tablet or smartphone. The device functions as a mobile cash register and terminal to process sales transactions. What Is A Mobile POS System For Retail? This is no longer the case.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature restaurant community support endeavors, new tech and a little holiday fun. Supporting Independents. Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc. launched the Ocean Spray Farmers for Chefs Alliance with the goal of helping as many qualifying independent restaurants as possible cover rent, utilities, and payroll costs.

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Apicbase

APRIL 5, 2024

The 2024 Square Future of Restaurants report surveyed thousands of restaurant owners and customers across the United States, Canada, and the UK. And over half of respondents said they plan to spend more on technology and automation tools in 2024. But automation in food service is much more than that. What Is Restaurant Automation?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

In a State of the Restaurant industry report, the Natiional Restaurant Association sees a return to normal with predicted sales growth in 2023. Other top research lists how impactful the Super Bowl was for restaurants, the state of gift cards and top pizza cities. million by the end of 2023.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

To counter the challenge, dark kitchens are increasingly pivoting towards a hybrid model with sales channels that go beyond delivery and pick-up. Successful ghost kitchens lean heavily on integrated technology systems to accept online orders, process payments, and manage back-end operations. We wouldn’t either.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Eight months after the acquisition by Capriotti’s, Wing Zone is rolling out a brand refresh which features technology upgrades, a revamped menu, an energized restaurant design and experience, a new logo and other assets designed to further position the brand as one of the undisputed leaders in the chicken wing category.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 27, 2022

As restaurants alter their operations to not just survive but thrive in this new connected and contactless world, technology and innovation are playing a critical role in their success, if not their survival. Global contactless payments are expected to increase from $2 trillion to $6 trillion by 2024 , according to estimates.

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

That means you are collaborating with multiple stakeholders who each have their own data points to focus on. All come with their own data sets and metrics – food cost, inventory variance, sales numbers, the list goes on. But with so many kitchen management systems vying for your attention, you need to narrow down the options.

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Apicbase

JANUARY 13, 2023

The F&B industry grew in 2022… and it will keep growing in 2023. However, we’re seeing some major shifts around menu creation, procurement, and dining habits of guests. This 85+ item list of food service statistics results from meticulous combing through dozens of industry reports. This trend is expected to continue in 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest restaurant sales stats, brand loyalty, Valentine's Day spending plans and more. Same-Store Sales Fall. The fourth quarter was not good for restaurant sales; each month posted worse same-store sales growth than the previous month, according to Black Box Guest Intelligence.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 17, 2022

The US roaster launched a trial run in September 2021 at three US locations, and stated oat milk sales increased 21% over the following six months. The default to oat milk is part of the company’s aim to become carbon neutral by 2024. Vietnamese coffee production for the 2022/23 harvest is expected to decrease to 30.93

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Even cost of sales may go down as the ghost kitchen typically has a smaller, more manageable menu. In FAT Brands restaurants in particular, our franchisees who have ghost kitchens see an additional 10-20 percent in sales each week. The increased kitchen space, brand awareness and sales are a no-brainer for brands looking to scale.

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Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

points, were purchased by Canasto Coffee Co. The new headquarters also includes a Hemro Innovation & Technology campus. Mon, 6 Feb Washed & honey processed Bolivian Gesha receives highest bid of US $136.75/lb lb at Los Rodriguez Collection No. 1 Private Auction. More than 22lbs of the coffee, which scored 89.07

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 2, 2023

The new innovative panel discussion format will debut at PRF Colombia, which takes place on 14 & 15 September 2023 in Medellín. points at 2023 Cup of Excellence El Salvador competition. Here are this week’s stories. Mon, 29 May PRF announces new No Filter panel series. Semi-washed Pacamara receives 91.82

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2020

points relative to 2016, widened from a gap of 1.3 points in 2018. points year-over-year, driven down by a weak holiday shopping period. The weakest business categories varied by type and price point, and included stores selling mobile phones, shoes, and appliances. Yelponomics. calculated? According to researchers?,

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