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Tech Investments That Will Help Restaurant Operators Grow Their Business

Modern Restaurant Management

After a whirlwind of economic impacts in the past three years, restaurant operators are feeling more optimistic about the future — and current forecasts support this newfound perspective. The Association predicts foodservice will reach $997B in sales this year, a vast increase compared to 2019’s $863B in sales.

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Plant Based Protein Adds Innovation, Sustainability and Profits to Restaurant Menus

Sante

Rather today’s consumer demands menu innovation as well as eco-friendly and sustainable practices. Buyer's Edge compared case purchases of meat substitute products by its 20,000+ restaurant customers from 2018 to 2019. In 2019 available varieties jumped to 51 items that were available to order.

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Restaurant365’s CEO Tony Smith Receives 2021 OCBJ Innovator of the Year Award

Restaurant365

Recognized for Innovative Solutions Positioning Restaurants for Growth. This award honors, recognizes and celebrates individuals and their organizations who are creating game-changing products and services, and demonstrate brilliance and leadership in innovation. . “I About Restaurant365 ® ?? . Restaurant365 is the?

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From 2019 to 2020: Tech-xtualizing the Three Major Challenges Restaurants Face

Modern Restaurant Management

From infamous chicken sandwich wars to on-trend plant-based burgers and acai bowls, it’s safe to say that 2019 was a trademark year for restaurants. With all of 2019’s success, restaurant operators are also facing challenges that can be addressed with the help of technology in the New Year. trillion in sales by 2030.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

While restaurant sales were lower for November of 2018, November of 2019 did not include the same holiday headwinds. Finding and retaining employees remain among the biggest obstacles operators struggle with. Second, the shift of Thanksgiving into December of 2019 converts from tailwind to headwind this month. First, at 2.1

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2019 Restaurant Trend Report

Goliath Consulting

In the Food Service industry, 2019 is bringing in its own wave of fresh trends! According to researchers from Restaurant Business, natural food enhancements will continue to grow in popularity among restaurateurs in 2019. Use of local foods and flavors is also a Food Service trend that you can expect in 2019.

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Top Restaurant Tech Trends in 2024

Chowly

While restaurant sales are predicted to rise in 2024, high operational costs will limit profit margins. An impressive 88% of operators plan to hire, highlighting the industry’s commitment to growth. Operational Trends Operational strategies are adapting to changing consumer preferences.

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