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

Modern Restaurant Management

Brands find themselves at a pivotal juncture, where they have the opportunity to both captivate customers and secure their loyalty through a thoughtful blend of innovation and tradition. Focus on Sustainability The impact of food waste is staggering, with U.S.

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Six Important Steps Restaurants Should Take to Build a Strong Food Safety Culture

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A weak food safety culture can have severe consequences, including product recalls, foodborne illnesses, reputational damage, diminished customer loyalty, and financial losses. For external audiences, spotlighting your commitment to food safety will also help increase consumer trust and loyalty, as well as positive reviews and referrals.

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Amid Influx of New Employees, Restaurants Must Build and Reinforce Brand Excellence

Modern Restaurant Management

Unfortunately, many restaurants are using archaic training programs, so update your training to be current, relevant, and tech driven. When you invest in modern training programs, your employees better understand (and comply with) safety and QA protocols and deliver safer experiences for guests. Boost safety and quality protocols.

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Are EV Charging Stations Worth the Investment?

Modern Restaurant Management

People ( especially millennials ) are increasingly interested in sustainability and want to support brands that are aligned with their values. Increasingly, sustainability is also a critical factor for potential investors who want to align with brands who are doing the right thing for their employees, community, and planet.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

Other advancements include: integrating data from various sources, including social media, reviews, and loyalty programs, to gain a holistic view of customer behaviour as well as as well as the implementation of real-time analytics for immediate insights into customer behaviour and preferences. Nothing is fraud proof.

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The Complete Guide to Increase Your Restaurant Profit Margins

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By comprehending the financial dynamics at play, restaurateurs can make informed decisions that contribute to their overall profits and sustainability. Aggressive marketing with loyalty programs and limited-time offers drives customer traffic and increases sales. This streamlines the process and ensures accurate tracking.

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Top Restaurant Tech Trends in 2024

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The restaurant industry’s optimism rests on customer loyalty, with 9 in 10 consumers considering dining out an essential lifestyle choice. Additionally, 81% of potential consumers express likelihood in joining loyalty programs, signaling a growing appetite for personalized and rewarding dining experiences.

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