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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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How Restaurants Are Evolving in 2021: New Business Models

7 Shifts

The stories of adaptation and pivot in the restaurant industry are nothing short of remarkable, as owners and operators have shifted business models on their head in order to stay afloat—and thrive. Even the finest of fine dining restaurants made a fast casual pivot. Many of them had contactless ordering in place.

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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. Those that are continuing to prosper had their technological house in order prior to the pandemic. In 2021, the digitization of the restaurant industry will increase exponentially.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Casual Dining velocity has grown by 158 percent over the same period, suggesting many of the Casual Dining business models were able to maintain sales to some degree through pandemic restrictions. Sales velocity is now -5 percent vs April 10, 2021. Sales velocity is now -3 percent vs April 10, 2021. California.

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The Best Restaurant Reservation Systems for 2021

Touch Bistro

Restaurant reservation systems have become essential to running a successful restaurant. Restaurant reservation systems are specifically designed to help to automate the tedious process of taking and managing bookings. However, not all restaurant reservation systems are created equal. TouchBistro Reservations. Weaknesses.

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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. 2: Use Online Reservation Software.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-May 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Compared to six months ago, there has been an increase in frequency of consumers ordering take out/ delivery, with 39 percent order more than three times in the last two weeks. Local Restaurants Leading the Return Over Casual Dining Chains. Casual Dining Chains come in #2 with 52 percent likely to visit.

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