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MRM Research Roundup: AI Investment Heating Up and Summer Dining Dos and Don’ts

Modern Restaurant Management

The report reveals that AI investment and adoption differs across the industry as organizations seek to balance experimentation with operational focus, customer-facing innovation with back-of-house transformation, and high ambitions with organizational readiness. What's Fueling QSR and Fast Casual Visits?

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

Modern Restaurant Management

“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. Not anymore.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

. – 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. 2024 will be a year of value and beverage innovation.

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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. More casual, relaxed dining atmosphere. A counter service restaurant must embrace innovations to streamline operations and enhance the customer experience.

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How to Use Technology to Deliver on Customer Expectation

Restaurant365

The restaurant industry is absolutely brimming with innovation. Casual dining – 28%. Fast casual – 26%. Allaying allergen fears. Between self-service, order management, home delivery options, and futuristic robotic servers, there’s no shortage of great ideas for boosting front-of-house productivity.

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The Plant-Based Alternatives Market: A Guide for Restaurant Chains and Investors?

Aaron Allen & Associates

Whether you are a restaurant chain looking for ways to innovate the menu and bring more frequent or new visits, an investor hedging bets on what plant-based companies will lead the segment, or a supplier looking to sell into restaurants , here are some of the most important plant-based trends impacting the foodservice industry.

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