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[Data] Fast Casual Restaurant Trends: Sales and Labor

7 Shifts

Coming out of 2020, few restaurant types were better prepared for the new normal than quick service and fast casual. 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. QSR Sales are trending upwards.

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2022: A Year of Transition for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

More than half of restaurant operators said it would be a year or more before businesses conditions return to normal with food, labor, and occupancy costs are expected to remain elevated, and continue to impact restaurant profit margins in 2022, according to the National Restaurant Association's 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry report.

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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. While sales are trending higher, the National Restaurant Association reports three in four operators say recruitment and retention is their toughest challenge.

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2024 Outlook: Glass Half Full? 

Modern Restaurant Management

” On the positive side, Revenue Management Solution's end-of-year trends suggest performance remained stable compared to previous quarters, and sales are positive. Net sales are primarily driven by average check increases and pricing opportunities are diminishing. percent YOY but has steadily increased since Q4 2022.

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Restaurant Sales Hold Strong in September 2022 Despite Persistent Decline in Guest Counts

Black Box Intelligence

Best and worst performing region, segment and cuisine is based on same-store sales growth. Sales growth held strong for the restaurant industry this September – continuing a two-month streak of positive gains after unseasonably low sales growth results in June and July. from August 2022. reported in August.

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How gusto! Simplified Payroll and Stays Engaged With Their Team

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With that team, they've built a brand of 11 locations serving fresh, fast, and healthy food to the Atlanta metro area. They have been featured in QSR magazine's “ 40/40 List of America's Hottest Startup Fast Casuals" for 2020 and made Atlanta Business Chronicle's “Fastest Growing Companies” in 2022 list. s operations.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Operators should gravitate towards technology to automate inventory and track costs and sales to determine the best course of action. We also foresee a lot of companies will redesign locations even further to maximize efficiency. To that end, we also foresee a lot of companies will redesign locations even further to maximize efficiency.

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