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Dining Trends for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

Among the findings: Casual experiential dining appeals on many fronts to consumers of varying ages in different parts of the country looking for affordable culinary experiences. Chef driven fast casual restaurants feed consumers’ desires for high quality menu items delivered quickly and on the go.

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Expected Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Owners and managers should follow the latest tech trends in the industry and train their staff to use new software in order to keep catering to customers although they might be off-premises. Restaurants will have to continue providing exceptional service in terms of technology, too. automatically and turn them into invaluable reports.

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The Future of Fast Dining: What’s Next for Counter Service Restaurants?

The Rail

Peer into counter service restaurants, from fast food chains to trendy eateries, which play an active role in the restaurant industry. I've witnessed how these establishments cater to our efficiency needs throughout the years without sacrificing our taste buds. More casual, relaxed dining atmosphere.

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Food Safety Never Takes a Holiday 

Modern Restaurant Management

From quick-service and fast casual restaurants tasked with accommodating busy holiday shoppers, to dining establishments on a mission to wow guests with an impressive holiday meal or catering order, many restaurants will experience a holiday rush this season. Label all newly introduced ingredients during storage.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

There's a growing recognition that mobile apps alone cannot cater to all aspects of loyalty, paving the way for alternative solutions like kiosks and more integrated loyalty program structures. This started years ago with the fast casuals, but everyone will start to adopt beverage innovation widely.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

The fast food industry saw the largest reduction in spending year over year (five percentage points). The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that fast-food prices jumped 6.2 There has been an extensive growth inside the popularity of plant based meat, with several fast food chains globally leaping on the trend. percent in 2023.

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How to Maximise Your Restaurant Profit Margin: 5 Key Strategies

Apicbase

QSR : Quick-service restaurants (QSRs), or fast-food restaurants, typically see profit margins between 6% and 11%. Catering : Catering businesses that operate without physical storefronts typically achieve profit margins in the range of 7% to 8%. Apicbase streamlines your restaurant sites and makes operations less complex.