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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2021 Edition

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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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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

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While swicy took the front seat this year, Rubix’s proprietary research found that 5 percent more Gen Z respondents reported having frequent sweet and salty cravings over sweet and spicy. Pickles also had a very real moment this year thanks to the viral Chamoy , so time for restaurants to give the people what they want.

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2022: A Year of Transition for Restaurants

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Additonally, ninety-six percent of operators experienced supply delays or shortages of key food or beverage items in 2021 – and these challenges will likely continue in 2022. restaurant operators think the availability of seating on a sidewalk, parking lot, or street will become more common within their segment this year.

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Second Wave of Restaurant Chain Bankruptcy Filings Could Offer New Opportunities  

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The same intensity will also mark what the restaurant bankruptcy “industry” as a whole will experience in the second half of 2020, through at least, the middle of 2021. providing and requiring PPE; taking reservations only for seating). providing and requiring PPE; taking reservations only for seating).

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YEA: Restaurants Showing Resiliency with New Openings

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." The rating agency's analysts expect operating profit to decline by more than 30 percent this year due to coronavirus-related business restrictions, and grow by around 15 percent in 2021. "The restaurant searches using the "outdoor seating" filter on Yelp was up more than five times compared to the same time last year.

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It’s Time to Measure Up: Creating and Executing a Menu for Success With Location-Based Marketing

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One of the key functionalities within many QSR and fast casual mobile apps these days is the ability to order ahead and select curbside pickup. This puts the customer in the driver’s seat and removes the reliance and uncertainties on timeliness of delivery offered by third parties.

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Where Safety Meets Satisfaction — Tips For COVID-Era Restaurateurs to Elevate Their Customer Offerings

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If possible, restaurants should consider expanding into casual and comfortable outdoor seating arrangements that can feature a more pre-pandemic feel. Other practices can be updated to enhance the feeling of personal service; for instance, table settings can be placed as guests are seated.