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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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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

Modern Restaurant Management

Comparatively, 48 percent intend to automate additional on-premise functions (previously 41 percent in 2022). Technological advancements such as self-ordering kiosks , mobile apps and tabletop devices empower customers to peruse menus, place orders, and settle payments conveniently. Familiar, nostalgic menu items draw them in.

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The Trends to Watch in 2022 & Beyond

Future Food

The Trends to Watch in 2022 & Beyond The changing face of Food & Hospitality. With the pandemic starting to ease in some parts of the country and lockdowns becoming a thing of the past (hopefully), 2022 brings some cautious optimism to the industry as businesses start to see light at the end of the tunnel.

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Ready to Spice Things Up? 5 International Flavors to Add to Your Menu in 2022.

Restaurant365

According to the 2022 survey produced in partnership with the National Restaurant Association and the American Culinary Federation, the top 5 regions expected to influence American menus in 2022 are: Southeast Asian (Vietnamese, Singaporean, Filipino). Pay attention to menu costing and pricing. The menu price is $8.00.

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How to Reduce Restaurant Food Costs in 2022

Margin Edge

Thanks to having a sales team made up exclusively of former operators, chefs and general managers, with 350+ years’ of collective experience, we’ve picked their brains and come up with a list of six ways restaurants can make a big impact in 2022 based on their experiences and tried-and-true tricks. Track waste. Keep your menu seasonal.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

We also anticipate restaurants will be more cautionary when it comes to menu offerings. 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.

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