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Great Expectations as Customers Show Increased Appetite for Swift Service and Customization

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From early 2021, eating out at our favorite restaurants became a thing of the past and with many people staying at home and working remotely, there was a surge in demand for food delivery services, as well as a need for faster and more personalized food options. In addition, many restaurants are now using digital menus in-house.

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How Virtual Brands Can Help Restaurants Expand Their Reach and Drive Sales

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For example, Denny’s, a chain often associated with breakfast, launched its virtual brands Burger Den and The Melt Down (which focuses on hand-crafted sandwiches with fresh ingredients) in 2021. Case in point: demand for chicken wings skyrocketed during the pandemic, resulting in wholesale prices doubling in many markets.

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2022 Reflections: The Year That Was for Restaurants

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Traffic and sales stabilized, though, in some cases such as drive-thru and the lunch daypart, traffic remains at lower levels compared to the big spikes in 2021 as restrictions were lifted and vaccinations became available. Menu prices have consistently risen since 2021. The second is pricing. percent increase YOY to 13.9

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What Hotel Menu Trends Will Define 2022?

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2021 was the Year of the Chickpea, and the trend will carry into 2022 – not just humus, but new products coming to market like chickpea-based ice cream, pastas, and flour. Ensure you are adding key dietary, intolerance, and nutritional info on menus, websites, and food packaging. b3lineicon|b3icon-heart-care|?|Heart Heart Care.

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Riding on the Vegan Flow, Restaurants Must Innovate and Compete

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The rapid rise in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes and obesity is linked to economic growth and subsequent "nutrition shift," or changes in dietary habits brought about by differences in the way food is produced, delivered, and eaten in recent decades.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

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The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank. Christmas Day delivers second-highest day for check value across 2021.

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18 Best Beer Gardens in Philadelphia

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But don’t worry, the summer of 2021 will be our big comeback! All of these locations are open for 2021 and currently follow safety guidelines to provide you with the best drinking experiences. . Every year, a new chef is in charge of the menu, so stay tuned for the 2021 opening on April 22nd! 2020 was a dumpster-fire of a year.