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The Digital Revolution, Evolving Consumer Expectations and Other Trends

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In 2023, the restaurant industry experienced a remarkable transformation, driven by the rapid integration of advanced technologies. Regulatory Compliance – Staying abreast of evolving food safety regulations remained a persistent challenge in 2023. These innovations were pivotal in safeguarding the safety of customers and foods.

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Transforming Hospitality Operations: The Role of Advanced AI in Enhancing Efficiency and Guest Experiences

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Statistics from the National Restaurant Association reveal over 87 percent of operators are likely to hire restaurant staff in 2023, provided they can find qualified applicants. percent below pre-pandemic levels as of the start of 2023, resulting in a staggering 450,000 job openings compared to 2019.

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Consumer Habits Are Changing — What’s Next for Restaurant Tech?

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However, given the current circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, economic instability and impending recession in 2023 , traditional norms are shattered. With this innovative AI solution, Panera aims to decrease customer wait times, enhance order accuracy and help employees prioritize guest interactions.

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2022 Reflections: The Year That Was for Restaurants

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Inflation has hidden the dramatic decreases in guest traffic and we anticipate this becoming a bigger issue with investors in 2023." We expect this will continue into 2023, and operators that don’t prioritize technology will be left behind. Restaurant owners will end 2022 with a sigh of relief after another tough year. "Restaurant

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MRM Plant-Based: Trends in Meatless and Copper Branch Expands in Time for Veganuary

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Menus are accommodating dietary preferences and identities, as well as taking various cultures into consideration, and even creating entire vegan menus. “As we head into 2020, the addition of these new options at both restaurants is one of the many ways we’re continuing to deliver the innovation and quality Carl’s Jr.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

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Chick-Fil-A drove growth through menu innovation, but more importantly, it was one of the main characters in the much-hyped Chicken Wars saga (8.2 From beer made from rejected cereal pieces to containers made from organic mushroom waste, food waste will lead the way for more sustainable consumption and innovation.

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