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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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Beyond Pumpkin Spice: 8 Fall Menu Ideas

Buzztime Business

Fall is in full swing; do you have the menu to match? Get ready now with these 8 fall menu ideas that will cure any customer’s craving for a taste of autumn. 1) Season’s Eatings: Farm-to-Table Fall Menu Ideas Farmers have a little secret to share…autumn is peak produce time. Sure, strawberries are out of season.

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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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Best Summer Cocktail Trends of 2019

Lavu

It’s almost summer, the season for outdoor parties , sangria pitchers, and extended brunch hours , making right now the perfect time to execute seasonally-inspired marketing campaigns, event plans, and if related, summer-hire recruiting. Take advantage of the festive, summer vibes and offer a special seasonal cocktail menu.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-September 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

According to the data, consumers deleted restaurant apps if menu items were missing or if there was limited ability to customize orders. The data also points to a broken customer arrival experience. Missing menu items are a deal breaker. Gaps in menu choices and ability to customize disappoint consumers.

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MRM Research Roundup: Year-End 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

The most ordered menu item of 2020 came from South Carolina chain, New York City Pizza, and its “New York” thin-crust pizza. In addition to restaurants increasingly adopting technology, the popularity of ghost kitchens skyrocketed, increasing 60x in 2020 from 2019. Top Restaurant Trends.

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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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