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Technology Can Help Restaurants During ‘The Great Resignation’

Modern Restaurant Management

Technology innovations offer the potential to bridge the gap between the need to keep their business running and deliver quality products and experiences to their guests. Not only do they need to be aware of challenges that kitchen staff are facing and adapt accordingly, they are also the main point of guest interaction for on-premise dining.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

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This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes. Consider, for instance, a scenario in which your Point of Sale (POS) system can forecast the popularity of a new dish based on historical customer behaviour.

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The Digital Foodie: Top Trends That Will Drive 2022 Restaurant Marketing

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In particular, supply chain disruptions and staffing shortages – whether due to resignations or illness – are forcing quick service and fast casual restaurants to adapt quickly to changing conditions. Increased Emphasis on Online Ordering. Former competitors are now part of the same umbrella company.

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MRM Research Roundup: Seasonal Hiring, Online Ordering and Feeding the Workplace

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Sixty-three percent of adults have worked in the restaurant industry at some point in their lives. Sixty-three percent of adults have worked in the restaurant industry at some point in their lives. This is the first time on record that demand has reached this level two summers in a row.

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The Complete Guide to Increase Your Restaurant Profit Margins

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Profit margin is a key metric, especially pivotal in restaurant sales, that calculates the percentage of revenue left as profit after covering expenses. This, in turn, can significantly increase your sales and enhance profit margins, pointing towards areas of strength and potential areas for improvement.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Two

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The conventional approach of utilizing points-based reward systems is making way for a more personalized and gratifying model. I anticipate an array of tailored incentives for patrons, moving beyond predictable points. I anticipate an array of tailored incentives for patrons, moving beyond predictable points.

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2023 Reflections: The Year That Was in Restaurants, Part Two

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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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