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How Restaurants Can Remain Competitive in 2021

7 Shifts

We’re not talking about just surviving the pandemic—but thriving through 2021 and beyond, and setting new standards. Ordering online, paying with mobile phones, scanning QR codes for a menu, and a ton of takeout, are just a part of dining out now. There are new technologies, new ways of doing business, and new consumer habits, too.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years’ past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food. In addition to gift cards, consumers are looking to bring their favorite restaurant faire to friends and family this holiday season. Diners Show Holiday Spirit.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Modular Chicken and 2020 Year-End Results

Modern Restaurant Management

We are continuing to expand to new locations and introduce new menu items – you never know what we have up our sleeves. Dave’s Hot Chicken is spicing up its 2021 franchise development strategy. The brand is set to open at least 30 locations in 2021, and plans to have an additional 300 units in development.

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What Trends Are You Seeing and What Can We Expect to See More of in 2022?

Modern Restaurant Management

We also anticipate restaurants will be more cautionary when it comes to menu offerings. With current supply chain issues and these brands already operating under thin margins, we expect operators to be strategic when it comes to menu sizes, limited offerings and daypart offerings to limit waste, cut costs, and maximize profitability.

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5 ways to improve your quick-service restaurant’s speed of service in 2024

Rocket Fuel

The average speed of service across brands for Delaget clients was 3 minutes and 43 seconds in 2021 (Op Index), and the top 10% of operators clocked in at a lightning-fast 2 minutes and 47 seconds. Delaget Coach will give you the boost you need to run faster, grow faster, and tighten up that speed of service score.

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5 ways to improve your quick-service restaurant’s speed of service in 2023

Rocket Fuel

The average speed of service across brands for Delaget clients was 3 minutes and 43 seconds in 2021 (Op Index), and the top 10% of operators clocked in at a lightning-fast 2 minutes and 47 seconds. Typical menu items alongside LTOs. So, let’s dive into the top 5 ways to improve your quick-service restaurant’s speed of service: .

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Tips and suggestions to pick a restaurant online ordering system

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Not to mention the delivery channel grew by X% from 2020 to 2021, and it’s expected to climb higher in 2023 and beyond. A good online ordering system will allow customers to view the complete menu on the website and place an order through the same website. Factor #1: Online menu. An administrative interface.