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Fast-Casual Academia, Climatarian Menu and Ice Auction

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These features include tableside mobile ordering, NFC contactless payments, and direct online ordering. They also have the choice of using the MarketConnect app to order and pick up from a designated shelf onsite, avoiding interactions and maintaining necessary social distancing.

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Five Casual Dining Design Trends Worth Replicating

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If you happen to own a casual dining establishment, it’s even better: The global fast casual restaurants market is expected to grow by $186.27 Looking for some ideas to help your casual dining establishment thrive? According to recent data from Morning Consult , 75 percent of U.S. billion during 2022-2026.

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Boosting Profits One Sip at a Time: The Power of Specialty Beverages

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In its place, we’ve seen an explosion of specialty beverages that serve as enticing add–ons or stand-alone orders. The data paints a juicy picture: 80 percent of respondents in our Q1 2024 survey of 600+ people reported ordering specialty drinks multiple times a week despite reporting a decline in their overall restaurant visits.

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Technology Can Help Restaurants During ‘The Great Resignation’

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But while some may predict a future with burger-flipping robots, it’s hard to imagine tech taking the place of a skilled line cook, experienced server, or seasoned marketer. Enter digital tableside ordering. For fast-casual or QSR brands, digital tableside ordering is equally beneficial.

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MRM Research Roundup: Catering, Kiosks, Tipping and Dry January

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In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature news about an influx of catering orders, the topic of tipping, the rise of kiosks and affordable Michelin restaurants. Of that increase, 30 percent came through Catering Online Ordering, which launched in Q3 2023. On average, catering orders ticket sizes in Q4 2023 were $160.

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2023 Outlook: Trends and Challenges Restaurants Will See, Part One

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This will enable brands to better manage off-premises orders and balance their hybrid operating models. Ghost kitchen and virtual brands are prime strategies for this growth strategy, both of which require a thoughtful approach to menu design, production and fulfillment. – Chris Adams, VP of Strategy, Oracle Food and Beverage. "As

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Diners Believe Customer Experience Is Declining Due to Labor Shortages

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Key takeaways include: More than half of consumers surveyed (51 percent), felt that independent restaurants have been impacted the most by not having enough staff to take orders, cook food, and handle deliveries – followed by major chains (36 percent) and mid-sized regional restaurants (14 percent).