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2023 Outlook: Trends and Challenges Restaurants Will See, Part Two

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Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. In 2023, we can anticipate businesses really focusing in on value and doing what they can to attract and retain both employees and guests. For part one, click here.

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Why Restaurants Should Embrace Technology in 2023

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Restaurants, like Los Angeles’ Blu Jam Cafe , have embraced QR codes to navigate a limited front-of-house staff, allowing diners to view the menu, order and pay, and enabling front-of-house staff to focus on food running and seating. Redefining the Role of the Manager.

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‘Induction Cooking Improves Food Quality and also the Quality of Life for Chefs and Staff’

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representing 18 percent of sales in 2023. The most expensive thing in any foodservice establishment is an empty seat and nothing contributes more to that than inconsistency. I have personally experienced kitchens exceeding 130F and a New York Times article from August 2023 talked about just this issue and the dangers it poses.

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Native American Museum Cafes Preserve Tradition, Embrace Innovation

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Thirty Nine Restaurant opened in 2021, closed for reconceptualization in 2023, and is slated to reopen in early 2025. In 2023, she published a cookbook, Corn Dance: Inspired First American Cuisine , featuring approachable dishes like spicy sage popcorn and braised bison short ribs.

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State of the Industry and More Restaurant Research

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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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Successful Restaurants Leverage Their Digital Ordering Channels

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million by the end of 2023. As the operator, you should be in the driver’s seat of your online ordering experience to make updates anytime and anywhere. The impact of the global pandemic has fast-tracked the restaurant industry's need for digital ordering, particularly for off-premises dining options. and up to 53.9

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Seven Things to Consider Before Investing in a Food Concept

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As an investor in some of America’s most iconic brands, I’ve identified some key elements that every food brand can focus on in 2023 to grow and scale their business. Strong Unit Economics and Profitability In 2023, investors are looking for businesses that have their fundamentals down and are disciplined in their operations.

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