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

Modern Restaurant Management

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. But with the growth in off-premise dining comes extra pressure for businesses.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

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. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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2022 Reflections: The Year That Was for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Customers now rely on new technology, like contactless payments, mobile apps, and self-serve kiosks to get the food they want and fast. Menu prices have consistently risen since 2021. We also saw a switch to match changing consumer preferences like healthy food options and dietary accommodations. The second is pricing.

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Austin Breweries Serving up the Best Craft Beer

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Those who like a little ice cream with their beer will also want to try Besame, a mobile ice cream factory on-site Wednesday through Sunday. The menu has vegetarian and vegan options to accommodate a wide range of dietary restrictions. Order Online. Order Online. Jester King. Zilker Brewing. zilkerbeer).

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Five Changes You’ll See on Restaurant Menus in the Near Future

Modern Restaurant Management

Looking to 2021 and beyond, there are a few predictions in the restaurant industry that almost everyone can agree on: people still want to eat healthier food and know where their food comes from. Mushroom-based options. Unique Cocktails, Drinks and Herbal Infusions. Quality Over Quantity (Fewer Offerings).

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‘We’re Reclaiming Beer Because It’s Ours’

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They govern every aspect of the function, from who can make potato salad to how to deal with your dietary restrictions to the variety of drinks you’ll see: juices, teas, Sprite , “sprite,” and — if you’re grown enough — brown liquor. There’s no kind of upward or lateral mobility through the brand portfolio,” says Jackson-Beckham.

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A Summer of More: Leveraging Tech Solutions to Impress Enthusiastic Diners

Modern Restaurant Management

Almost one in four Americans (22 percent) say that the ability to join a virtual waitlist before they arrive would convince them to dine in, while 17 percent noted that contactless ordering would inspire a visit.