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31 Restaurant Industry Statistics (That every Restaurant owner should know)

Bingage

Related Read – 13 Simple yet Creative New year Restaurant Promotion Ideas. There are 7 million employees in the restaurant industry. After POS technology and payment processing, the most popular back-office technologies were accounting software (52%, up from 31% in 2018) and payroll software (50%, up from 28% in 2018).

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years’ past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food. In addition to gift cards, consumers are looking to bring their favorite restaurant faire to friends and family this holiday season. Diners Show Holiday Spirit.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Opportunity is Barking and the Spirit of BBQ

Modern Restaurant Management

The operating model and menu are adaptable to any environment with different options including kiosks and free-standing locations with a drive-thru, ranging from a few hundred square feet up to 2200 square feet. The recently updated menu also includes housemade chips and freshly baked chocolate chip cookies.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-January 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Coupled with the fact that December of 2018 was strong in terms of same-store sales thus presenting a challenging comparison, December of 2019 was projected to be weak regardless of holiday shifts.” percent in 2018). percentage points compared with the growth recorded for 2018. percent since Q3 of 2017.

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A Step-By-Step Guide To Restaurant Accounting

The Restaurant Times

In fact, accounting software in restaurants has seen a 21 percent rise in popularity since 2018, second only to POS technology and payment processing. You can find out what your best-selling menu items are as well as narrow down on your most costly expenses. Labor costs also include payroll taxes and employee benefits.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-July 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Seasonal Favorites and Forecasts. Seasonal trends tend to impact eating habits, so we took a look at exactly what rose through the ranks this past winter and spring. bean burrito: 83 percent more popular — 2018's more popular food. Vegan and Plant-Based Trends Still Grow. portobello empanada: 99 percent more popular.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Transparency into work environment precautions – Many restaurants and stores are publishing the precautions they are taking to ensure the safety of customers and employees. The top factor influencing the choice to buy alcoholic drinks with take out/delivery relates to ease and safety. Gift Card Sales Boom. Latest Sense360 Data.

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