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How Restaurants Can Remain Competitive in 2021

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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. million out of work, it was nothing short of devastating. Embrace Digital Hospitality ??

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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part Two

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Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. And three, above all, we see the need for digital marketing automation continuing and growing into 2021 and beyond. Here are their responses. To read part one, click here. Lavu CEO Saleem S.

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11 Restaurant Marketing Strategies That Work in 2021 & 2022

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Is your website optimized, and does it provide a good user experience? Assume a customer discovers your website but cannot identify where you are located or how to contact you. If we consider Google, having such information on your website helps it appear in geo-targeted searches. How can you keep consumers coming back for more?

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-September 2021 Edition

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This edition of MRM Research Roundup features Canadian dining trends, American eating patterns, best and worst cities for burgers and pumpkin spice to the rescue. Dining Trends in Canada. Hiring Crisis Facts. That's because a whopping 85 percent of restaurant owners now report it’s very difficult to find the right help.

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How NYC Restaurants Can Thrive Through the Winter

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But 2021 is the year to evolve your restaurant for whatever comes next. We like to think of it as a roadmap to success in 2021 and beyond. With indoor dining closed as per Governor Cuomo until further notice, outdoor dining has become a staple of dining out in New York City. "Winter is coming".said

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-May 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

In addition to the emergence of indoor dining, it explores rising competition between fast food and fast casual restaurant brands with COVID restrictions loosening. . Fast food far outpaced fast casual and casual dining restaurants by more than 2X in the past month. ” Highlights from the report include: Fast Food. Drive-Thrus.

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12 Restaurant Operational Challenges and Opportunities for 2021

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No one knows exactly what will happen in 2021, but if you are a restaurant owner or operator, it’s certain you are thinking ahead to what’s next for your business. To prepare for the new year, restaurant owners, operators, and managers need to start planning now. Generating enough revenue to break even.

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