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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. An issue that may arise from this in 2024 is data privacy. Read the first part, here. For the second part, click here.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature pizza predictions, Valentine's Day menu trends and lots about loyalty. 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).

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. We will rely heavily on the travel industry in 2024 to continue bringing us customers from local cities like Philadelphia, DC, Baltimore, New York, NJ, etc.

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Top Restaurant Tech Trends in 2024

Chowly

Entering 2024 brings uncertainty but holds hope for growth. The restaurant industry’s optimism rests on customer loyalty, with 9 in 10 consumers considering dining out an essential lifestyle choice. Consumers play a crucial role in 2024, with expectations of lower interest rates and controlled inflation.

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Diners Have Negative Reaction to Surge and Dynamic Pricing

Modern Restaurant Management

. “At a time when restaurants are continuing to face increased costs of operation, owners must be cognizant of not only the customer experience but also the impacts their changes will have on loyalty patterns. A loyalty program is a must-have and it’s an investment restaurant cannot not afford to lose.

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Reskilling, Retention and Robotics: Creative Solutions to the Restaurant Labor Shortage

Modern Restaurant Management

This can ultimately lead to lower customer satisfaction and loyalty. Investing in comprehensive training programs is key to meeting these skill requirements. Automation is becoming increasingly viable, with robots capable of performing repetitive tasks, such as food preparation and delivery. Robots: Friend or Foe?

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Navigating the Future Plate: 2024 Restaurant and Menu Trends and the Role of Technology

Squirrel Systems

As we settle into 2024, the restaurant industry stands on the cusp of transformative changes, shaped by evolving consumer preferences, sustainability concerns, and a relentless pace of technological innovation. They support online ordering, mobile payments, and loyalty programs and can integrate with third-party delivery services.

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