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The Digital Revolution, Evolving Consumer Expectations and Other Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

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

Modern Restaurant Management

However, given the current circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, economic instability and impending recession in 2023 , traditional norms are shattered. With integrated point-of-sale (POS) systems, the entire dining process is streamlined, from when customers order to when they pay for their meals. Ordering screens.

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MRM Research Roundup: Top F&B Trends to Watch

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A Decade of DoorDash DoorDash celebrated its 10th anniversary by unveiling Dash From the Past 2023 and Dash From the Past: A Decade Delivered, which checks in on popular trends as we celebrate the best of what users have dashed over the past year, and over the past decade. Holiday Hangovers : On the days after holidays like St.

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Great Expectations as Customers Show Increased Appetite for Swift Service and Customization

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Interestingly, 55 percent of consumers now consider takeout and delivery essential, according to NRA's 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry Report. Consumers ordering deliveries still want to make sure it feels like they are treating themselves. In order to build and maintain loyalty, businesses must rise to these challenges.

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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 Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the great gift of a restaurant gift card, learning about event professionals, top QSR traffic and digital ordering strategies. When they do use them, more than a third (35 percent) say they will splurge and order more expensive items than usual.

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