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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

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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18 Best Beer Gardens in Philadelphia

Restaurant Clicks

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.

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Austin Breweries Serving up the Best Craft Beer

Restaurant Clicks

Several of the beers released in 2021 I recommend sampling are the Jester King Phylactery Phactory, a Hazy Double IPA with Phantasm, the H.Execute, a Hazy Double IPA blended with Texas oranges, and the Jester King Ligra, a barrel-aged wild ale made with Golden Oyster mushrooms, cedar, steamed rice, and koji. Order Online.

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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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10 Alternative Foodservice Formats Impacting the Restaurant Industry

Aaron Allen & Associates

Mechanization and Robotic At-Home Kitchens It’s not just restaurant kitchens that are being revolutionized. Meal Kits and Home Meal Replacement Though meal kits are estimated to represent less than 1% of restaurant sales, the category has been one more papercut on the industry.