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

Modern Restaurant Management

According to September 2023 numbers from the National Restaurant Association , 49 percent of restaurants reported year-over-year increases in same-store sales. economy demonstrated resilience in 2023—with GDP, employment rates and consumer spending remaining relatively stable or even growing. Coffee in 2023.

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2023 Reflections: The Year That Was in Restaurants, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

These craft consumers want the full on-premise experience and are willing to pay for it, which includes variety across all variables (styles, ABV, flavor profiles, serving sizes), knowledgeable servers, food pairings and the right glassware/temperature for the beverage, among other things. Here are some of their insights.

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2024 Outlook: Glass Half Full? 

Modern Restaurant Management

” On the positive side, Revenue Management Solution's end-of-year trends suggest performance remained stable compared to previous quarters, and sales are positive. Net sales are primarily driven by average check increases and pricing opportunities are diminishing. percent in December 2023 vs. 6.5 percent in Q4 2023.

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Top 24 Restaurant Management Software Solutions for 2023

Sling

Some of these apps are designed to solve specific problems, like shift scheduling or point of sale , while others boast all-in-one suites for every aspect of restaurant management. You can view data on labor costs versus sales over time to make intelligent decisions on how many staff you’ll need clocked in at different times.

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SpotOn Named to Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies List 2024

SpotOn

In 2023, SpotOn debuted both Seat & Send , a first-of-its-kind waitlist feature, and a suite of new, maximally flexible hardware to help keep its clients competitive in an industry facing rising food and labor costs with already razor-thin margins. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., The three new devices, a 15.6”

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15 creative restaurant promotion ideas and strategies for 2023

Open for Business

Even the most creative restaurant promotion ideas won’t increase sales if they’re poorly planned and executed. Before launching any new menu promotion idea, it’s a good idea to go back to basics and get clear a few basic points first. The trick is making sure the tactic boosts sales instead of cutting into revenue.

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MRM Research Roundup: Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day 2024 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Pizza Ordering Predictions HungerRush released the results of a national dining survey on 2024 pizza ordering predictions for The Big Game (February 11) and National Pizza Day (February 9). The data revealed an overwhelming 72 percent of diners plan on ordering pizza this year on either The Big Game, National Pizza Day, or both.

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