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Five Casual Dining Design Trends Worth Replicating

Modern Restaurant Management

By July 2021, OpenTable reported that reservations had returned to normal after plunging by two-thirds during the pandemic. If you happen to own a casual dining establishment, it’s even better: The global fast casual restaurants market is expected to grow by $186.27 And things are only looking up for the industry.

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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. And three, above all, we see the need for digital marketing automation continuing and growing into 2021 and beyond. The younger generations don’t just want great food, they expect memorable experiences.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-May 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

In addition to the emergence of indoor dining, it explores rising competition between fast food and fast casual restaurant brands with COVID restrictions loosening. “The data strongly signals long wait times are a vulnerability for fast food restaurants as they compete for customers. . Fast food reigns supreme.

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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 periods, were down -5 percent in May 2021 compared to May 2020, and for a pre-pandemic view, down -11 percent compared to same month two years ago.

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6 Tips for Restaurant Success in 2021

Restaurant Engine

It seems poised to continue at least for part of 2021. To help you, we look at six tips for restaurant success in 2021. #1: 1: Enhance Contactless Ordering and Payments. Restaurant customers in 2021 are going to be looking for contactless options when they frequent your restaurant. tweet this). #2:

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2022: A Year of Transition for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

More than half of restaurant operators said it would be a year or more before businesses conditions return to normal with food, labor, and occupancy costs are expected to remain elevated, and continue to impact restaurant profit margins in 2022, according to the National Restaurant Association's 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry report.

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4th of July Specials for Restaurants: Promotions and Ideas for 2021

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And Independence Day 2021 may be the busiest one yet, with 46% of American consumers reporting that they’re excited to dine out again as pandemic restrictions are loosened. Conversely, if your restaurant is more casual, diners may be more willing to go completely red, white, and blue for the day. Equipment and Technology.

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