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Price Matters: Inflation Wearing on Consumer Dining Behavior

Modern Restaurant Management

Revenue Management Solutions just released its Q1 2022 consumer sentiment survey, and it appears the industry’s concerns have moved beyond the pandemic. As we enter Q2 2022, it’s a different view. When asked why they were getting less value from a restaurant visit, 82 percent reported higher prices.

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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. This level of uncertainty is obviously making restaurant owners and fast-casual franchise owners nervous at the prospect of the industry going through a fundamental change, and what was considered standard practices may become unrecognizable.

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Casual Dining Chains Are Back, Baby

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| John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images Once shunned by millennials, “uncool” chains are gearing up for a comeback For years, millennials were blamed for the death of the casual chain restaurant. Applebee’s saw massive sales growth in 2021 and 2022. The same growth is happening at other chains, too.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Tight menus, for set prices, at times offering previously unapproachable product at approachable prices. 2022 will be the year where the restaurant industry shows the world how flexible and techno-savvy it really is. You go to that food locker and scan your code, and the door opens and you get your purchase.

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2024 Outlook: Glass Half Full? 

Modern Restaurant Management

Net sales are primarily driven by average check increases and pricing opportunities are diminishing. When asked if they had ordered more or less from full-service, fast-casual and QSRs in the past month, respondents were primarily bearish, except when it came to QSRs. percent YOY but has steadily increased since Q4 2022.

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Restaurant Sales Hold Strong in September 2022 Despite Persistent Decline in Guest Counts

Black Box Intelligence

Steep declines in gas prices and the moderation of inflation rates appear to be the reason behind the bolstered sales growth numbers. . from August 2022. in June and July (a sliver of a silver lining) – this is the seventh month in a row (since March 2022) that same-store traffic growth numbers have been negative.

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‘Everything Matters’ – Experts Discuss 2022 Restaurant Outlook

Modern Restaurant Management

Most notably, consumer spending at restaurants appears to be holding-up relatively well this summer despite aggressive menu-price increases in the first-half of the year." Consumer spending at restaurants appears to be holding-up relatively well this summer despite aggressive menu-price increases in the first-half of the year.

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