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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. And three, above all, we see the need for digital marketing automation continuing and growing into 2021 and beyond. In 2021, we will see a dip in customer satisfaction. Here are their responses.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-May 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

A whopping 88 percent will dine inside fast casual and fast food restaurants, but there are high expectations for safety protocols including sanitized tables (70 percent), staff wearing masks (69 percent) and/or gloves (51 percent), and limited seating (52 percent). Lines Blur Between Fast Food and Fast Casual. Drive-thrus wanted.

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Restaurants Can Leverage Their POS System to Make the Most Out of Outdoor Dining

Modern Restaurant Management

According to the National Restaurant Association's 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry report , 70 percent of consumers reported they would likely take a table outside if the conditions were right.

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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. ” 2.

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2021 Restaurant Industry Trends To Keep Operations Profitable

Squirrel Systems

Connecting restaurant industry trends to your business growth and foodservice reach in 2021 This article sheds insights into what restaurant operators can learn from key restaurant industry trends in consumer behavior and foodservice operations in 2021 to keep their restaurants accessible to consumers and secure the bottom line.

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8 Ways to Navigate The Restaurant Staff Shortage

Lavu

The 2021 COVID-19 pandemic caused many people to leave the hospitality industry, and many have not returned. Some have involved staffing agencies, increased wages, offered signing bonuses, or implemented referral programs to attract new employees in the service industry. This has left restaurants struggling to find and retain staff.

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4th of July Specials for Restaurants: Promotions and Ideas for 2021

Touch Bistro

And Independence Day 2021 may be the busiest one yet, with 46% of American consumers reporting that they’re excited to dine out again as pandemic restrictions are loosened. Here are the top 4 restaurant technologies you should have ahead of Independence Day 2021: 1. 4th of July Restaurant Specials and Promotion Ideas for 2021.

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