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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. We also think there will be a greater focus on sustainability efforts throughout the industry. We also think there will be a greater focus on sustainability efforts throughout the industry.

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12 Trends That Will Impact the Restaurant Industry in 2021

Modern Restaurant Management

Historically, restaurants have been slow to adopt innovative technology. In 2021, restaurant marketing strategy, restaurant design, and internal systems—for independents and chains alike—will evolve, and technology and robotics will become commonplace. Restaurateurs will fully embrace digital ordering.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-July 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Total restaurant visits were down -6 percent in May 2021 compared to May 2019 but were up +23 percent from a year ago, recovering from a -23 percent decline in May 2020. Snack periods, were down -5 percent in May 2021 compared to May 2020, and for a pre-pandemic view, down -11 percent compared to same month two years ago.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-September 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Uncovering consumer confidence and preferences in an ever-shifting market as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, Restaurants Canada is shining a light on what restaurateurs and chefs can expect with the release of the 2021 Discerning Diner Report. 78 percent of Canadians have ordered delivery within six months prior to the survey.

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Riding on the Vegan Flow, Restaurants Must Innovate and Compete

Modern Restaurant Management

Vegan or plant-based culinary trends and innovative methods of eating have captured the attention of the entire world. It is something that the restaurant business must embrace and plan for in order to fulfil the demand of rising number of vegan customers.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-May 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Order accuracy and speed top list of what consumers want. The vast majority will revisit a specific drive-thru if their order is always correct (68 percent) and service is fast (62 percent). 68 percent order directly from restaurant apps multiple times a month compared to 42 percent who never order from third-party apps.

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From Tech to Taste: Karl Goodhew’s Inspiring Journey of Innovation

The Restaurant Times

Charting a path that spans the domains of retail, e-commerce, and hospitality, Karl Goodhew’s story is a reflection of the remarkable possibilities that technology, innovation, and a relentless drive for change can create. Goodhew has a passion for technology and innovation and a vision for transforming the fast-casual dining industry.