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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. There was a subsequent recovery of +10 percent in the week to January 1 vs December 25. Fast is not fast enough.

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Tech Will Help Restaurants Do More with Less in 2023

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If 2020 and 2021 were all about helping operators find new revenue streams to reach guests when they couldn’t come into restaurants, then 2022 was all about getting customers back in. Today, more guests expect special treatment – they want to have more of their needs anticipated before they even have to ask.

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Toast Survey: Guests Are Dining In

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On-premise dining sales were up 46 percent from Q1 2022 compared to Q1 202, according to Toast's Q1 Restaurant Trends Report. The restaurant recovery is real in major markets across the U.S. The top five performing cities in Q1 2022 were San Francisco (57 percent), San Diego (55 percent), Seattle (54.percent),

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MRM Research Roundup: Top F&B Trends to Watch

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Some customers have the gift of foresight, using DoubleDash to add on recovery (or hair of the dog) essentials from nearby stores. Inconsistent consumer behavior : While 36 percent of respondents saw an increase of customers, even more (37 percent) saw fewer customers in 2023 than in 2022.

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

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A 1,400-square foot model without interior seating is also currently in development and will be equipped with a drive-thru and walk-up order window. “This year has taught us so much and inspired our efforts to grow our business in new ways that best serve our guests. ” Fogo de Chão Inks New Deals. .

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MRM Franchise Feed: Church’s Goes Hybrid and Curry Up Incentives Now

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“This program is a way to empower and equip restaurant employees with tools and resources to help them succeed and achieve their goals. The new model will launch in 2022 and enables the company to advance work-life-balance for employees, while enhancing the workability and connectivity of the Restaurant Support Center teams.

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MRM Franchise Feed: TCBY at 40 and, Mr. Potato Spread to Franchise

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Features of the new restaurant design were determined following a thorough brand study on drive-thru operations and Guest habits, and include a double drive-thru lane, parking stalls for curbside pickup, a walk-up window, and patio seating. ” Franchise opportunities remain in areas across the U.S.,

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