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MRM Research Roundup: Top F&B Trends to Watch

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant industry insiders offer their insights on F&B trends we can expect to see in 2024. Some customers have the gift of foresight, using DoubleDash to add on recovery (or hair of the dog) essentials from nearby stores. Quirky Combos : This year, we also saw some unique combinations!

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MRM Research Roundup: Catering, Kiosks, Tipping and Dry January

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Overall, “large parties,” or a party with eight or more guests, had a +2 percent increase in same-store transactions in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022. Cheers to 2023: Overall, restaurant and bar guests drank approximately +11 percent more alcohol in Q4 2023 compared to the average for Q1 through Q3 2023.

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Touchless Ketchup, Icing on the Frosting and Bobacino

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Ocean Spray is joining forces with Massachusetts Restaurant United and the COREcares Foundation for this hospitality stimulus, in addition to offering discounts on the brand’s cranberry products to support restaurants on the road to recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. ” Curbside Olo.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-January 2021 Edition

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The fourth quarter was not good for restaurant sales; each month posted worse same-store sales growth than the previous month, according to Black Box Guest Intelligence. In addition, colder winter weather eliminated some potential for outdoor restaurant dining, favored by many guests who believe patio seating is a safer option.

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85+ Restaurant Industry Statistics That Every F&B Operator & Manager Needs to Know in 2023

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However, we’re seeing some major shifts around menu creation, procurement, and dining habits of guests. Research Gate , Updated 2022) Food influencer marketing is expected to grow at a rate of 45% by 2024. Although we’re seeing some signs of recovery, it’s safe to assume that staffing issues will continue in 2023.

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