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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Topline numbers show robust restaurant sales growth during November. Same-store sales growth was 1.6 percent in November, which represents the third consecutive month of positive sales growth and the strongest since January. Thanksgiving typically represents lower sales volumes for most industry segments.

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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. Sales and Economic Forecast Independent restaurants bore the brunt of the pandemic, with approximately 10% closing in 2020 compared to 2.5% Sales are projected to rise, but the higher cost of doing business will challenge margins.

2024 96
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How the Restaurant Industry Can Harness Technology to Improve Accessibility and Inclusion

Modern Restaurant Management

Embracing Innovation. The good news is that many of the technological developments needed to promote accessibility have already been implemented across the industry to improve other aspects of the business such as boosting sales and complying with new contactless methods of service. How AI Can Advance Inclusivity.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-July 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

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. Snack were up this May +8 percent compared to May 2019 and up +3 percent compared to two years ago. Falling outlets, rising sales. " Remarkable Resiliency.

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Mitigating the Impact of Rising Interchange Fees

Modern Restaurant Management

Although these fees can be a growth inhibitor, innovative credit card processing software, services and solutions can help drive growth and mitigate the impact of rising interchange fees. While using credit cards is a convenience for consumers, this form of payment represents a major cost center for restaurants. merchants in 2021, up from 75.9

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

71 percent rely on delivery for 11 percent or more of sales. 33 percent rely on delivery for more than 20 percent of sales. 65 percent rely on mobile ordering for 11 percent or more of sales. 25 percent rely on mobile ordering for more than 20 percent of sales. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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2022 Reflections: The Year That Was for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Technomic is forecasting that the industry’s total value will only be 90 percent of 2019’s value in real terms. While sales have in many cases, rebounded, operators faced ongoing struggles from inflationary pressure on food costs, hiring and retaining staff, along with supply chain issues and availability of key items.

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