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

Modern Restaurant Management

With more options to work outside of the hospitality industry, operators must offer employees more scheduling flexibility, facilitate transparent communication between management and team members, and avoid overworking staff. We also foresee a lot of companies will redesign locations even further to maximize efficiency.

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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 (ConnectSmart ®) Host with the Most: How ConnectSmart® Host Can Improve Staff Retention and Customer Satisfaction 

QSR Automations

In the fast-paced world of restaurant management, making sure everything runs smoothly and customers are satisfied is key. That’s where ConnectSmart® Host comes in – it’s a game-changing tool that helps restaurants manage their front-of-house operations with ease.

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Turning Restaurant Staffing Challenges Into Opportunities

Modern Restaurant Management

Of these, one of the biggest challenges facing independent, franchised and fast-casual restaurants is staffing. Communicate Better. Facing multiple headwinds, restaurant owners and management must employ the most effective tool available: effective communication. A recent article in The New York Times cited a 5.7-percent

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2023 Outlook: Trends and Challenges Restaurants Will See, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

Talk to your bank — be proactive in communications and provide timely, accurate financial information if trying to secure or increase a line of credit. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. For part one, click here.

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93 Restaurant Industry Statistics Every Food Service Operator Needs to Know in 2024

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Food costs increased in 2023: according to one survey, 60% of operators reported that all or most suppliers raised their prices , up from 50% in 2022. million in 2022, to $1,087 million in 2023. It is estimated that the US food service sector wasted 13 million tons of food in 2022, up from 9.15 decline from 2022.

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Why 2023 is the “Year of Efficiency” for Restaurants

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But between third-party delivery integration headaches, order fulfillment complications, and inconsistent customer experiences across channels, fast casual and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are now faced with many technology-related inefficiencies. That’s why we’re dubbing 2023 The Year of Efficiency.

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