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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank. 71 percent rely on delivery for 11 percent or more of sales.

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

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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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Teriyaki Madness: From Oops to Opportunity

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In addition to receiving double rewards points for a year to earn free food faster, the 8,300 Club will receive special perks like exclusive contests, invitations to new product tastings, and other special surprises throughout the year. "We The brand turned this honest mistake into a new marketing campaign: the 8,300 Club.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Frictionless QDOBA and Crisp & Greens Goes National

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Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. The new formats come on the heels of a major multi-unit franchise development strategy announced last month that is set to grow the brand to 2,000 units. QDOBA's New Concept.

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Turning Restaurant Staffing Challenges Into Opportunities

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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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Orchestrating Restaurant Operations to Increase CX

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percent higher than in March 2022. One of Merriam-Webster’s definitions for orchestration is “to arrange or combine so as to achieve a desired or maximum effect.” Customer expectations are level set by their most advanced in-store and digital experiences. It’s not enough just to contain it for transport.

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The Edible Arrangement Endures

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Despite the copycat operations out there, these perishable garlands are big business: Edible Arrangements is one of the food businesses that has not only survived the pandemic, but thrived, enjoying a 45 percent increase in its sales , which totaled $500 million from 1,000 franchised stores in 2020. Marylu Herrera /Eater.