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

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A Dilemma of “Super Size” Proportions Amid rising food prices and shifting consumer preferences, the restaurant industry is facing a dilemma of “super size” proportions. At the same time, U.S. chain sales grew just 3.1 percent in 2024 — falling short of the 4.1 percent menu-price inflation rate.

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The Cost of B-ing Good

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These trends are driven by Millennial and Gen Z consumers, who are more willing to pay a premium for sustainable products; those consumers also tend to be more online and acutely aware of the impact of business practices on the lives of people and the future of the planet.

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MRM Research Roundup: Destination Dining, Voice Commerce, and the Force of Fast Food

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Additionally, consumers continue to favor delivery transactions, which are up by 383 percent since 2020. In recent years, consumer behaviors have drastically changed to now preferring delivery services and an increased willingness to pay a premium for a seamless experience. billion transactions and $67 billion in sales in 2024.

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MRM Research Roundup: Diner Resiliency, Automation Technology, and Egg Prices

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American Diner Trends Despite a higher cost of living, the average consumer’s dining habits are unchanged. Despite the fact that consumers are paying more to visit and order from restaurants this year – 12.5 28 percent of consumers say they are ordering takeout and delivery more frequently than last year.

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Tip Pooling Tools to Easily Manage Tips at Your Restaurant

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Tipping practices are in constant conversation in the restaurant industry. Attempts have been made to eliminate tipping altogether, but many restaurants ended up reverting back to a traditional tipping system. Tip pooling is another way that restaurants have changed up the system to make it fairer for everyone involved.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

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QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences. An issue that may arise from this in 2024 is data privacy.

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State of the Industry and More Restaurant Research

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The report is an authoritative look at the industry and its opportunities based on a range of national surveys of restaurant owners, operators, chefs, and consumers. In a State of the Restaurant industry report, the Natiional Restaurant Association sees a return to normal with predicted sales growth in 2023. million by the end of 2023.

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