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Marketing Your Restaurant to Allergen-Conscious Customers 

Next Restaurants

By Denise Langenegger, Contributor Around 32 million US citizens have a diagnosed food allergy , making up 10.8% By learning more about food allergies and better communicating with those affected by these issues, restaurateurs can help to create a more inclusive environment for all diners. of all adults and 7.6% of all children.

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New 2D Barcodes Offer Easy Access to Dynamic Information for Food Traceability and More

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants started using 2D barcodes (such as QR codes) at dining tables to offer digital menus and even allow patrons to order with their smartphones during the pandemic, when contactless transactions were necessary. In foodservice establishments, the same technology opens doors to greater food safety and ingredient transparency.

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Crafting Allergy-Friendly Dining Experiences Using Payment Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

Food allergies in the United States affect an estimated 26 million adults and six million children (10.8 and 8 percent, respectively) and the number of people telling restaurants about their food allergies upfront is increasing. To keep up, restaurants need systems that can quickly check if dishes contain allergens and alert staff.

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How to Create an Allergy-Friendly Environment at Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Customers with food allergies take a great risk to eat food prepared by someone other than themselves, as they may suffer potentially severe consequences from coming into contact with a triggering allergen. While this is by no means a comprehensive list, these are some common food allergens that you should read up on: Tree Nuts.

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7 Features To Look For In A Restaurant Menu Management System

The Restaurant Times

If you are a restaurant owner, you will know that a menu is a restaurant’s heart and soul. Although the look and feel of a menu may attract customers, it is much more than that. A smartly designed restaurant menu can result in high profits as it can influence customers’ choices and tempt them to order more.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature pizza predictions, Valentine's Day menu trends and lots about loyalty. Pizza Ordering Predictions HungerRush released the results of a national dining survey on 2024 pizza ordering predictions for The Big Game (February 11) and National Pizza Day (February 9).

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How To Boost Bakery Sales With Health-Focused Foods

The Restaurant Times

However, despite the catastrophe, people need to eat, which means food and beverage is a sector that can survive the current situation much more comfortably. According to the American Bakery Association , the bakery is one of the subcategories of the US food industry that is witnessing an uptick in sales during the pandemic.