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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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Hungry for Growth: The Restaurant Industry in 2022

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Some have even developed lucrative new business models that they will continue to apply and scale in 2022. A survey by RTi Research found that of the 30 percent of consumers who used contactless payment for the first time during the pandemic, 70 percent reported they plan to continue using this technology. Staffing Shortages Continue.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

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The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank. Download the Restaurant Trends for 2022 report for more details.

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

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To embrace the opportunities of the new year, restaurants should prioritize three key resolutions: embracing new customer experiences, emphasizing sustainability initiatives, and revisiting fundamental aspects of their operations. Comparatively, 48 percent intend to automate additional on-premise functions (previously 41 percent in 2022).

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Sustaining the Earth and Customers’ Goodwill: The Impact of IoT

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This is just one of the questions restaurants are tackling in their focus on sustainability. Whether they’re trying to cut down on gas emissions due to repair calls, become more energy efficient, or keep more equipment out of landfills, restaurants are finding creative ways to foster sustainable practices.

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Restaurants Implementing Technology Today Are Better Prepared for the Disruptions of Tomorrow

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With new problems come opportunities for new innovations, and technology has been a vital resource for restaurants during the pandemic. Technology has helped restaurants survive the pandemic, but it has also become a regular part of the dining experience for millions of customers. Restaurants Must Prepare For Continued Disruptions.

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On the Road to Relief: Restaurant Trends and Opportunities to Watch

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And despite warnings of an imminent recession at the end of 2022, the U.S. percent between December 2022 and 2023. As restaurant operators grapple with lingering labor shortages, they’re turning to advanced technologies such as GAI to address daily workflow challenges. Full-service menu prices climbed 4.5

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