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The American Restaurant 2022 (Post Pandemic)

Culinary Cues

Let’s start with what we are fairly comfortable saying: whatever “normal” is will likely not make an appearance until the end of 2021 – so…let’s begin our speculation with January of 2022 to be safe. There are numerous multi-billion dollar chains along with countless mom and pop operations that do a great job on this front.

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2022 Restaurant Design Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

When using biophilic design it is important to use natural tones for tables, bar fronts and seating to replicate tones found in nature. The new year is about to begin, and many restaurant owners will be thinking about a redesign for their restaurants. It takes a memorable aesthetic that will pull customers in and keep them returning.

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Six Trends to Expect from Back of House in 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

Operators are moving toward adoption of new technologies, especially ones that will help them navigate the labor and supply chain issues they face, as well as focusing on the ongoing push toward off premise dining. Here are six things you can expect to see in back-of-house tech in 2022. Expanding the Tech Stack. Move to Mobile.

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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. Quick-service restaurants are also feeling the pressure – large chains like Chick-fil-A and McDonald’s have had to close dining rooms due to insufficient staffing.

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[Data] Fast Casual Restaurant Trends: Sales and Labor

7 Shifts

They had streamlined menus, more digital presence than their full-service counterparts, and dining rooms weren't an integral part of the fast casual experience. According to 7shifts own data, the average amount of sales per day in 2022 for quick-serve and fast casual restaurants hovers around $4,680.20. Table of Contents.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

To keep up with changing consumer preferences, operators noted that their top areas of investment in 2022 include mobile ordering (54 percent); delivery services (47 percent); technology such as new POS digital signage or other in-store tech (45 percent); and alternative payment methods (37 percent). "Consumers

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The Guide to Success with Ghost Kitchens for Restaurant Owners

7 Shifts

While that popularity has generated excitement about the prospect of these dining room-less restaurants, it's important to remember that ghost kitchens aren't an easy thing to pull off. There's no dining room, no storefront, no servers, and in some cases not so much as a sign. Table of Contents. What is a ghost kitchen?