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2023 Restaurant Technology Trends: Consolidation, Experience, and Fees

Modern Restaurant Management

Here are six things I see coming in 2023: Labor pressure is easing, but operators are still looking for labor management. However, operators who didn’t have a labor management system in place will prioritize finding one. Partly driven by labor, but also folks just looking to innovate.

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Survey Says: Restaurateurs Are Making Expansion Plans

Modern Restaurant Management

To delve more into the results, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Matt Zibell, VP Technology at TouchBistro. I think I was most surprised by the fact that 72 percent of FSR operators said they had a dedicated website – I thought this would be higher. What results did you find surprising and why?

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10 Innovative Restaurant Marketing Tools To Boost Your Business In 2023

24/7 Waiter

Additionally, there is list management, automation for sending messages out, and analytics to help you understand what kinds of messages are performing well. You can monitor and respond to these reviews, managing your business reputation in one place. KWFinder – Your website should have keywords to attract Google and an audience.

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Top Restaurant Tech Trends in 2024

Chowly

Overview In 2023, small restaurant owners faced challenges but stayed strong, supported by loyal customers and robust spending. A substantial 9 in 10 consumers enjoy discovering new dishes and beverages at restaurants, emphasizing the pivotal role of innovation. Job opportunities expanded, with over 2.6 million jobs added nationally.

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Top Food Tech Conferences to Attend in 2023

The Restaurant Times

These conferences revolve around food technology, food science, food procession, safety, and food innovation. To help you plan your 2023 around some of the best food tech conferences, we have created a comprehensive list of the ones you must attend!

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How Consumers Engage with QSRs

Modern Restaurant Management

Heading into the end of 2023, two-thirds of consumer households (64 percent) planned to spend at the same levels with restaurants as they did over the second and third quarters of the year. A return to work in offices and higher grocery prices due to continued inflation pressures are among the factors leading to nearly one in four U.S.

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8 Ways to Navigate The Restaurant Staff Shortage

Lavu

According to the National Restaurant Association 2023 Restaurant Industry Forecast , 9 in 10 restaurants are experiencing staffing shortages. This statistic is based on a survey of restaurant operators conducted in January 2023. The restaurant staffing shortage is a major challenge for restaurant owners today.