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A Guide to Black Box Intelligence Data: How to See Current Trends Broken Down by Restaurant Category

Black Box Intelligence

These are fast-changing times for all types of restaurants. Quick-service and fast casual restaurants fall under the limited-service umbrella. Fine dining, upscale, casual family dining and casual dining restaurants fall under this category. Fast casual restaurants. Casual dining restaurants.

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How Automation Can Solve the Restaurant Staff Shortage Problem

The Restaurant Times

According to the National Restaurant Association ‘s 2021 Mid-Year State of the Restaurant Industry Update, despite a consistent trend of job creation in the first half of the year, eating and drinking establishments are still roughly 1 million jobs or 8%, below pre-pandemic employment levels. . Streamlined FOH And BOH Operations .

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5 Tips for Overcoming Restaurant Hiring Challenges

Restaurant365

” From then until March 2021, QSR says , the restaurant industry has added back roughly 4.2 As of March 2021, the restaurant industry was employing around 10.5 Employment at quick-service and fast-casual restaurants was down just 6 percent over the same period.)” million jobs. million down from February 2020.”

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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. In 2021, the digitization of the restaurant industry will increase exponentially. Our outlook for 2021 is optimistic. Here are their responses. To read part two, click here.

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93 Restaurant Industry Statistics Every Food Service Operator Needs to Know in 2024

Apicbase

million in 2021, to $974.9 million tons in 2020 and 12 million tons in 2021. On the other hand, fast food restaurants are on the rise , with 0.8% million in 2021, to $974.9 In 2023, 52% said they would order from a ghost kitchen, while 24% felt indifferent on the subject, which was consistent with 2021 findings.

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How To Run An Efficient Kitchen Operation: Q&A With Irfan Kuci From Focus Hospitality Consulting

The Restaurant Times

Irfan Kuci is the Director of Business Development at Focus Hospitality Consulting (FHC), a growing consulting firm based in Dubai with expertise in Back of House (BOH) design, MEP design, interior design, F&B concept creation, project management, franchising as well as hotel/restaurant operational assessments.

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The 20/20 on 2020: Restaurant Experts Weigh In

Modern Restaurant Management

For example, we may see other categories beyond fast casual, quick serve and family dining begin to emerge, such as our company building a new category of “Craft Casual.” Economists believe that the country is headed for an economic recession in 2020-2021. Flame Broiler Marketing Manager Daniel Lee.

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