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Seven Restaurant Trends That Will Define 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

Though many of the market forces that shaped the restaurant industry in 2021 were closely linked to disruption from the pandemic's onset in 2020, 2022 brings new challenges — and opportunities. Unprecedented labor and supply chain pressure will drive most of the restaurant trends that will define 2022, industry analysts say.

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MANAGE LABOR CHALLENGES AND SUPPLY SHORTAGES WITH TECHNOLOGY

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In their 2022 Global Restaurant Trends Forecast , Technomic predicts that “2022 is all about labor, supply disruption, and inflation.” According to the National Restaurant Association’s 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry report, eight in 10 operators say that labor costs are higher and will likely continue to rise in 2022.

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A CHEF’S ADVICE TO 2022 CULINARY GRADUATES

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The chef and manager cannot watch every penny, but you and your co-workers can. [] RESPECT OTHERS: Male, female, young, old, dishwasher or executive chef, owner, manager, vendor, delivery driver, co-workers, farmer, guest, health inspector and anyone else who crosses your path – BE RESPECTFUL! We owe them our respect and care.

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Hot Restaurant Menu Trends for 2022

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In 2022, restaurant menus will place a greater emphasis on healthy living, according to The National Restaurant Association's annual What’s Hot Culinary Forecast. From reusable and recyclable packaging to zero-waste options, restaurants are continuing to prioritize sustainable initiatives.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

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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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Three Simple Ways Restaurants Can Embrace IoT in 2022

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We've highlighted a few key ways you can embrace this growing trend in 2022. With staffing shortages possibly continuing in 2022, this could be taken one step further by allowing customers to choose their order from the table from a tablet or their own smartphone via a QR code. But where can you start? Connected Equipment.

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Six Trends Expected to Impact Foodservice in 2022

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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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