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MRM Research Roundup: Holiday Spending, Franchise Optimism, and Pickle Energy

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However, the industry has renewed optimism, driven by the adoption of digital and mobile ordering, menu creativity and heightened expectations around AI. Similarly, 59 percent of respondents believe mobile apps that offer easy online ordering will have the greatest impact on operations over that same time period.

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MRM Research Roundup: Midyear Report Card, Cowboy Carter Boost, and the Evolving Pumpkin Craze

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An additional 35 percent of respondents reported seeing more takeout and delivery orders than in previous years, which correlates with 33 percent of participants reporting a decrease in dine-in visits. Bars regularly receive the highest tips; in Q1 their average tip was 17.36 percent on each transaction, though this too fell to 16.96

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

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Restaurants are already experimenting with using AI to handle drive through orders to allow human employees to focus on customer interactions in the restaurant. I think smart, AI-enabled platforms will turn data into intelligence around visit frequency, ordering, traffic patterns and more.

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The Top 30 BBQ Spots in California Ranked

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This list was created after looking at customer reviews, online rankings, and local recommendations. It also features a full bar and hosts live music events, which adds to its popularity as a local hangout spot. The Long Beach location has an open and relaxed layout, with indoor dining, outdoor seating, and a full bar.

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MRM Research Roundup: Delivery Fraud, the Playground Effect, and Top 100 Places to Eat

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Another case showed how a bad actor was able to access 400 different accounts on a single device in order to consume thousands of dollars worth of promotions in just 30 days. ” Fake ID Spikes St Patrick’s Day marks a big weekend for bars, restaurants, and dispensaries across the country. percent in 2024 totaling $37.2

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Shift Work: What It Is And The Industries That Use It

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That said, you don’t have to promote everyone to full-time in order to create efficient shifts. Part-Time As we explained above, full-time work is arbitrary, with most businesses setting the bar somewhere between 30 and 40 hours per week. It all depends on what you, your employees, and your business need.

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MRM Research Roundup: Thanksgiving Trends, Diner Optimism, and Holiday Spending

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Among full service operators, about half reported automating everyday business operations, with online ordering (57 percent) being the most common automation, followed by invoicing (54 percent) and email marketing (53 percent). One strategy for reducing costs has been the increased use of technology.