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Case study: Labor-Saving Ingredients Aid Innovation

Restaurant Business

The constraints of today’s labor environment can put a freeze on innovation, as the need for consistency and speed of service can outweigh creativity and differentiation. Barilla for Professionals first brought Barilla Frozen® to the foodservice market in 2022, offering an innovative line of pre-cooked, frozen pasta.

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Six Trends Expected to Impact Foodservice in 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

z International Foodservice identified top trends expected to elevate the foodservice industry in 2022 and beyond. Some of those quick-adapts will continue to shape foodservice as we head into 2022. Issues identified of increasing importance include reducing food waste, ethical sourcing and social justice.

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BOHA! AT THE NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION SHOW 2022

Transact

team is excited to return to the National Restaurant Association Show, beginning on May 21 st , 2022. Each year, NRA showcases industry-leading products, innovations, and solutions for some of the most difficult problems currently facing the nation’s kitchens. Reduce costly food waste. Keep your team on track and on task.

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Beyond the Plate: Evolution and Exploration in the 2024 Restaurant Scene

Modern Restaurant Management

Brands find themselves at a pivotal juncture, where they have the opportunity to both captivate customers and secure their loyalty through a thoughtful blend of innovation and tradition. Comparatively, 48 percent intend to automate additional on-premise functions (previously 41 percent in 2022).

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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 Fast is not fast enough.

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Restaurant Startup Trends To Follow In 2022

The Restaurant Times

Restaurant startup developments in recent years have included a variety of food delivery alternatives, company expansion, service innovation, extended online ordering, assemble-your-meal popup businesses, and many others. . The labour shortfall and supply chain constraints that plagued 2021 have persisted into 2022.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

With current supply chain issues and these brands already operating under thin margins, we expect operators to be strategic when it comes to menu sizes, limited offerings and daypart offerings to limit waste, cut costs, and maximize profitability. This will cause restaurants to innovate their offerings amidst reduced menu sizes.

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