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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

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This edition of MRM Research Roundup features evolving guest relationships, views on restauarant tech, employee desires and wedding trends. Download the Restaurant Trends for 2022 report for more details. Personalized communications aren’t creepy, they’re expected. Fast is not fast enough.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Modular Chicken and 2020 Year-End Results

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. “It’s incredibly important for us to continue to grow with strong operators in key geographies to increase the footprint of the brand and share our great Middle Eastern cuisine and hospitality with even more guests.” ” Fogo de Chão Inks New Deals. . ” Fogo de Chão Inks New Deals.

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New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

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“Over the past 40 years, TSFR has developed a strong reputation as a leader in the restaurant industry and fostered a talented and engaged team that delights our guests,” said Mark Schostak, Executive Chairman at TSFR. These changes go into effect in October for the launch of the 2022 call for entry period.

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MRM Research Roundup: QSR Update and What Feeds Us

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We’ve noticed that the increase in basket size is partly due to more guests being on the same check and that, in fact, the share of single-party orders has declined.” Roughly 50 percent of those participating in Dry January consumed soft drinks during the month in both 2019 and 2022. percent compared to 2019.

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Make it This Winter and Step Up To The Table

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New resources include Employee Wellness Check Questionnaire guidance, What To Do When an Employee Gets Sick with COVID-19 and COVID-19 Communications Templates to help operators communicate a COVID-19 positive employee or customer. The company has also added a Deep Cleaning Checklist and guiding principles for Managing Indoor Air.

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AI Food Intelligence and Now Serving Democracy

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BIBO will work on general sales, marketing and communication, brand development, and new product launches. OpenTable will recommend which actions restaurants can take like running a marketing campaign or managing guest reviews to help them grow their business. By 2022, it’s expected to more than double to $11.6

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-January 2021 Edition

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The fourth quarter was not good for restaurant sales; each month posted worse same-store sales growth than the previous month, according to Black Box Guest Intelligence. In addition, colder winter weather eliminated some potential for outdoor restaurant dining, favored by many guests who believe patio seating is a safer option.

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