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Will 2023 Be Transformative for Restaurants?

Modern Restaurant Management

2023 has the potential to be transformative for restaurants, with opportunity for new innovation beyond a recession in these first months. In 2023, we’ll see operators continuing to seek out platforms that meet guests across every single channel and touchpoint through which they might interact with a restaurant.

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2023 Restaurant Technology Trends: Consolidation, Experience, and Fees

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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. A likely recession in 2023 is already leading consumers to cut back on restaurant spending.

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Value Is the New Battleground for Loyalty

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61 percent of kiosk users say they want to see more kiosks in restaurants – up from 57 percent in 2024 and 36 percent in 2023. To delve more deeply into the results, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Hope Neiman, Tillster’s chief marketing officer. Diners are willing to embrace voice AI.

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What’s on the Menu? — January 6, 2023

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In this column, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine looks at newly introduced menu items from top brands. The bowl will be available to order exclusively through the brand’s website or sweetgreen app for delivery and pick-up during Green January. Green January. Under $2 Craves. Craving Discounts. March 14 – April 3.

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

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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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Survey Says: Restaurateurs Are Making Expansion Plans

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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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Why ORM Matters for Restaurants

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In the digital age, online reputation management is critical for business success. This creates the necessity for restaurant reputation management strategies to amplify positive reputation while downplaying negative criticism. ORM increases your website’s authority. Here’s how you can hit the ground running.