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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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Hot Restaurant Menu Trends for 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

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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Three Simple Ways Restaurants Can Embrace IoT in 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

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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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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A CHEF’S ADVICE TO 2022 CULINARY GRADUATES

Culinary Cues

Excessive waste is a sign of disrespect for those involved in the process of getting those ingredients to you. It might be sustainability, waste management, protection of traditions, a pursuit of excellence, authenticity, or connection with the source of ingredients, etc. We owe them our respect and care.

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Six Trends Expected to Impact Foodservice in 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

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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Key Takeaways from the 2022 FDA Food Code

Modern Restaurant Management

In the waning days of 2022, FDA issued an updated Food Code with several important updates. Let’s examine the key new provisions of the 2022 Food Code. Many of the key changes in the 2022 Food Code relate to food allergens. FDA is responsible for more than a quarter of the U.S.

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