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

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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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Restaurants with Strong Brand Identities Captivate Gen Z

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According to the National Restaurant Industry’s 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry , 85 percent of Gen Zers use third-party platforms like DoorDash, Grubhub, or UberEats. Another is to add convenience like saved orders, saved payment methods or Apple Pay, loyalty programs, and personalized offers or perks.

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

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We expect restaurants to place more emphasis on these things given increased competition in the space as operators aim to increase brand loyalty both internally and externally. 2022 will be the year where the restaurant industry shows the world how flexible and techno-savvy it really is. Kari Hensien, RizePoint CEO.

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Restaurant Startup Trends To Follow In 2022

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The labour shortfall and supply chain constraints that plagued 2021 have persisted into 2022. Popular Restaurant Start-Up Trends 2022. Here are 3 restaurant startup trends to keep in mind in 2022. It’s no longer about waste and environmental damage. Sustainable Business Practices .

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2023 Outlook: Trends and Challenges Restaurants Will See, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

Expand Customer Loyalty : This year, many restaurants didn’t necessarily see a drop in topline sales, but instead suffered drops in visit frequency. In 2023, companies should lean into growing brand loyalty and engaging more deeply with existing customers even more as they look to offset drops in visit frequency in the category.

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Are EV Charging Stations Worth the Investment?

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The EV market experienced explosive growth in 2021, which is projected to continue into 2022. Are you minimizing waste (and associated costs)? Tech tools can help boost efficiency, reduce waste, staff smarter, as well as improve inventory, ordering, inspections, and more. In January, Tesla reported $5.5

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