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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

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Once a guest leaves their full name, email and phone number along with possible allergens and specific requests, the staff will be able to meet their needs anytime and thus win guest parties over and over again. POS systems already collect most of information on sales, inventories, staff, etc.

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

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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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Food Safety Never Takes a Holiday 

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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.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Two

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. – Peter Kellis, Founder and CEO of TRAY As consumers continue to prioritize convenience, we believe the expectations that restaurants offer an accessible and seamless experience will continue to rise, particularly in the fast-casual category. These alternatives will not only cater to new consumers but also clean eating habits.

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MRM Plant-Based: New Look for Veggie Grill and Plant-Based Pizza Toppings

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“The restaurant scene was the natural next step for Meatless Farm following our fast-growth in grocery stores across the globe. Protein Bar & Kitchen now operates 19 fast casual restaurants with 13 in Chicago, four in and around Denver and two in Washington D.C. Plant-Based More Mainstream.

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2021 Plant Based Trends

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The Fast Casual Nation podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurateurs who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. If you are a fast casual concept, the number one thing you need to be looking at for your menu is plant-based.

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