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The American Restaurant 2022 (Post Pandemic)

Culinary Cues

Let’s start with what we are fairly comfortable saying: whatever “normal” is will likely not make an appearance until the end of 2021 – so…let’s begin our speculation with January of 2022 to be safe. This was (is) the design of classic coffee houses, speakeasys, and corner cafes for generations. I know what you are thinking – WHAT!!!!

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2022: A Year of Transition for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

More than half of restaurant operators said it would be a year or more before businesses conditions return to normal with food, labor, and occupancy costs are expected to remain elevated, and continue to impact restaurant profit margins in 2022, according to the National Restaurant Association's 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry report.

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[Data] Fast Casual Restaurant Trends: Sales and Labor

7 Shifts

But how have they stacked up when it comes to sales and labor this year versus the same period in 2021? QSR Sales are trending upwards. QSR Sales are trending upwards. According to 7shifts own data, the average amount of sales per day in 2022 for quick-serve and fast casual restaurants hovers around $4,680.20.

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NCR Reveals 2022 Hospitality Trends and Predictions

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant operators once again find themselves refocusing priorities and altering their plans for 2022. Here are some trends NCR is watching as move into 2022. While sales are trending higher, the National Restaurant Association reports three in four operators say recruitment and retention is their toughest challenge.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

71 percent rely on delivery for 11 percent or more of sales. 33 percent rely on delivery for more than 20 percent of sales. 65 percent rely on mobile ordering for 11 percent or more of sales. 25 percent rely on mobile ordering for more than 20 percent of sales. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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Coronavirus and Restaurants: A Year In Review

7 Shifts

And a general fear of going out, at least early on, contributed to a dramatic drop in sales across the entire restaurant industry—one we’re still recovering from a year later. Despite what the industry has been through, looking back can help us find ways to adapt today and prepare for the future. Foot traffic disappeared overnight.

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What Trends Are You Seeing and What Can We Expect to See More of in 2022?

Modern Restaurant Management

Operators should gravitate towards technology to automate inventory and track costs and sales to determine the best course of action. Brooklyn Dumpling House just opened and they're already franchising the idea. We also foresee a lot of companies will redesign locations even further to maximize efficiency.

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