Aaron Allen & Associates

AUGUST 15, 2023

Economic Growth Will Continue to Shape the Middle East HORECA Landscape Economic Indicators Encourage Hotel/Restaurant/Catering Sales Generally, the HORECA industry grows at the pace of GDP growth, population, inflation, and share of discretionary income. The Etihad Rail railway will connect the UAE with the rest of the Gulf.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In 2023, the restaurant industry faced several challenges and made some missteps along the way. While there was a strong desire to return to pre-pandemic norms, many businesses underestimated the lasting impact of COVID-19 on customer behaviours and preferences. Here are some of their insights. Click here for the first part.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 11, 2023

And automated order taking, well, it is going to be one of the top trends in the restaurant industry in 2023. . Automated order-taking refers to technology, operating systems, or software that take orders from customers and respond to them automatically. And 1 out of 4 such people visit the restaurant that shows up in voice search.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features a gloomy start to the new year, dining trends for 2020, the importance of discounts, holiday gift card sales results, delivery frustrations, soda curiosity and a consumer culture report. Same-store sales growth was -2.1

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Topline numbers show robust restaurant sales growth during November. Same-store sales growth was 1.6 percent in November, which represents the third consecutive month of positive sales growth and the strongest since January. Thanksgiving typically represents lower sales volumes for most industry segments.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. Operations will continue to be simplified despite digital experiences expansion. The “restaurant anywhere” experience will expand. For part two, click here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

And while automation and robotics can help streamline some elements of operations, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, there's a newfound appreciation for human connection and dining experiences. We've reached a point where we're recognizing the value and limits of these technologies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2019

According to Tripleseat customers throughout the country, there has been an increase in guests requesting a variety of plant-based or meatless fixings this year, with many new plant-based options being offered. "We can anticipate more meatless menu trends in 2020 as chefs experiment with additional foods to replace animal products."

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

2023 has been a challenging year for restaurant operators, caught as they were between rising food costs and labour shortages. In a 2023 survey, 29% of operators said they are very likely to open new locations in 2024. Most operators raised their menu prices in 2023, but fewer expect to do so in 2024. Let’s dig in.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2024

Q4 Restaurant Trends Toast released its Q4 2023 Restaurant Trends report that examined catering activity around the holidays, large events, cold-weather food and alcohol preferences, and weekly tipping trends. Among the highlights: On or Off Prem Same-store catering transactions increased +71 percent in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2024

Sixty-three percent of adults have worked in the restaurant industry at some point in their lives. Sixty-three percent of adults have worked in the restaurant industry at some point in their lives. This is the first time on record that demand has reached this level two summers in a row.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Eight months after the acquisition by Capriotti’s, Wing Zone is rolling out a brand refresh which features technology upgrades, a revamped menu, an energized restaurant design and experience, a new logo and other assets designed to further position the brand as one of the undisputed leaders in the chicken wing category.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

In a State of the Restaurant industry report, the Natiional Restaurant Association sees a return to normal with predicted sales growth in 2023. million by the end of 2023. Competition is heating up : In 2023, 47 percent of operators expect competition to be more intense than last year. "The

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

The brand’s commitment to each guest service experience is the focal point of upcoming menu innovation, value-based choices, and a portfolio of new organic food and beverage educational content. Additional 2020 Award Recipients: Top Delivery Sales : Lance and Blake Condray, Campbell, CA. million guests.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 26, 2023

We were joined by Newton Hoang, their Director of Marketing and IT, on the Pre-Shift Podcast to chat about meeting customers where they are, how customers and team members reflect one another, and building a Culture of Care at 7 Leaves. We had traditionally sit-down and quick-serve, and then fast-casual kind of birthed in the middle.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Franchise Feed offers a glimpse at what's new in the restaurant franchise and MUFSO environment. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. The safety of Dunkin’ franchisees, their restaurant employees, and guests remains a top priority.

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Qu

MARCH 16, 2023

And what they are saying is this: 2023 will be the year of driving smarter efficiencies and reducing technology proliferation through the use of more unified systems. That’s the key takeaway from Qu’s fourth annual survey of quick service restaurants (QSRs) and fast casual brands with more than 25 locations. Let’s take a look.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

With summer around the corner, and an imminent surge of demand for experiences and events in the months ahead, Tripleseat and SevenRooms partnered to survey 1,000 U.S. With summer around the corner, and an imminent surge of demand for experiences and events in the months ahead, Tripleseat and SevenRooms partnered to survey 1,000 U.S.

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Mad Mobile

MARCH 8, 2024

Instead, they provide your staff with a flexible and easy-to-use platform to engage with your customers. Instead, they provide your staff with a flexible and easy-to-use platform to engage with your customers. They’re durable and flexible enough to go from fast casual to fine dining.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest restaurant sales stats, brand loyalty, Valentine's Day spending plans and more. Same-Store Sales Fall. The fourth quarter was not good for restaurant sales; each month posted worse same-store sales growth than the previous month, according to Black Box Guest Intelligence.

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