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Beyond the Plate: Evolution and Exploration in the 2024 Restaurant Scene

Modern Restaurant Management

The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment.

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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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Five Facts About Restaurant Online Ordering

Focus POS

5 Restaurant Online Ordering Facts All Restaurateurs Should Know. It’s essential to look at past facts, previous diner ordering habits, and the ebb and flow of trends. Suppose you are considering adding restaurant online ordering or third-party delivery integration. The Key to Success is Knowing the Facts.

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Survey Says: Restaurateurs Are Making Expansion Plans

Modern Restaurant Management

Will 2024 be a comeback year for restaurants? Despite challenges including inventory costs, commission fees and staff turnover, many restaurant owners are expressing optimism about moving forward, according to TouchBistro’s 2024 State of Restaurants Report. full service restaurants surveyed plan to introduce catering services.

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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. These skills include digital literacy for managing online orders and reservations, exceptional customer service, and culinary expertise for more efficient and high-quality food preparation.

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2024 Restaurant Tech Predictions

QSR Automations

Online reservation and booking Although online reservations aren’t exactly new, we can see that numerous businesses are attempting to improve the customer experience on that front. However, advancements are also present there in the form of AI chatbots that can offer assistance to your online customers.

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