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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. foodservice industry. “The U.S.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-September 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Consumers ranked local chains as their second most desired type of apps and loyalty programs. Must haves for local chain restaurant apps include easy ordering (66 percent), easy payment (61 percent), loyalty/rewards points (52 percent), and coupons and/or deals (52 percent). Loyalty programs yield repeat business.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features evolving guest relationships, views on restauarant tech, employee desires and wedding trends. But despite these concerns, 46 percent of people noted they will eat out daily to several times a week in coming months and showed a growing loyalty to their favorite brands.

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MRM Research Roundup: QSR Update and What Feeds Us

Modern Restaurant Management

To accurately assess the underlying trends of restaurant performance, RMS compared 2021 sales and traffic to pre-pandemic 2019 data. percent over 2019, and average check increased by a remarkable 22.9 percent compared to 2019. Delivering that level of convenience will win brand loyalty.” On average, sales were up 8.1

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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.

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How to Increase Restaurant Sales and Traffic Using Customer Incentives

Black Box Intelligence

While one great deal or special may drive restaurant revenue, the reality is most restaurants need a mix of specials, discounts and loyalty rewards to offer a little something for everybody. In our latest review of restaurant industry performance, sales are up compared to 2019. compared to 2019. Restaurant sales data trends.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we have news on understanding customer loyalty, beverage insights, restaurant supply loyalty, the influence of discounts, the state of payments and the evolution of gift cards. Customer satisfaction has traditionally been the main driver of loyalty. The Value of Trust.

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