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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

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Early in the pandemic, 72 percent of operators invested in delivery and mobile/online ordering to boost revenue during mandated stay-at-home orders according to TD's 2020 survey, and it appears the popularity of these offerings is here to stay. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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2022: A Year of Transition for Restaurants

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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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2022 Reflections: The Year That Was for Restaurants

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Each year, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asks experts for their views on the state of the industry. The restaurant industry once again proved its resilience in 2022 as it dealt with ongoing obstacles like inflation, supply chain, labor shortages and more. Here are some of their insights.

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2022 Predictions: A Look at What Awaits Hospitality Tech Next Year (and Beyond)

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As we wrap up a year that brought more tremendous change to the hospitality industry, I like to look ahead and anticipate some of the opportunities and challenges we will see in 2022 (and beyond). Guests will have the ability to order through a kiosk, a server and through their phone all in one venue.

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NCR Reveals 2022 Hospitality Trends and Predictions

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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. Chick-fil-A even reported disabling curbside ordering in some locations to reduce strain on their workers. Tackle the Labor Shortage with Hiring Incentives.

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Five Ways to Combat Restaurant Manager Burnout

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The majority of restaurant operators expect the restaurant staffing shortage to extend into 2023 or later, according to the National Restaurant Association’s 2022 State of the Industry Report. Stress is part of the territory as a restaurant manager. All careers have their ups and downs. Know One’s Limitations.

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Four Tactics Restaurant Managers Can Implement Now to Improve Employee Engagement

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What can restaurant owners and managers do to better engage workers and increase retention in the long run? Often, this leads to rushed, poor communication between managers and employees, which in turn creates frustration among staff and even disgruntlement.