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Franchise Portfolio Diversification: Trends Taking Shape in 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

From full service to fast-casual to legacy fast-food brands, the one constant was disruption. The “chicken wars” had captured most headlines in the months leading up to the COVID pandemic, and a crowded field of fast food and fast-casual concepts have made attempts to get into the game.

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The Tech Revolution Reshaping the Restaurant Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

A well-designed QSR that emphasizes workflow optimization and smart customer flow is poised to stay ahead in a market that surpassed $382 million in 2022, up from the previous year's total of $322.05 Casual Dining In today's casual dining sector, the focus is on blending operational efficiency with a welcoming atmosphere.

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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. Accurate forecasts help drive “smart” restaurant operations, like using daily sales to drive inventory decisions in smart ordering or smart prep.

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How Restaurants Are Evolving in 2021: New Business Models

7 Shifts

From converting to fast casual to offering meal kits to ghost kitchen-driven expansion, restaurants are meeting customers where they are (mostly at-home!), Fast casual is king With dining rooms effectively shut down early last year (many of them still limited), restaurants had to rethink how they would be serving hungry diners.

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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. 2022 will be the year where the restaurant industry shows the world how flexible and techno-savvy it really is. Six key predictions for 2022 include: A focus on building an agile, resilient supply chain.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Fast Food Has Become a Hi-Tech Job

Modern Restaurant Management

Consumers visit a fast food or quick serve restaurant (QSR) with a goal in mind: secure a tasty meal incredibly quickly. Once upon a time, a frontline employee at a fast food restaurant did not necessarily need technological skills to apply for the job. Fast forward to 2022. Who makes the magic happen?

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The 4 Restaurant Automation Tools Your Restaurant Needs Now

Lavu

Diners want easy ordering options, accurate service, and to receive their food fast. The 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry found that 70% of operators do not have enough employees to support customer demand. But, you can automate inventory monitoring too. Restaurant customer expectations are high.