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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes.

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The true cost of POS systems for restaurants

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These prices normally include hardware such as your mobile card reader or point of sale system as well as software services, including restaurant operations and staff management features. POS software can also include inventory management to control restaurant food waste , online ordering for restaurant features, and more. As the U.S.

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By restaurateurs for restaurateurs: Advice for opening in 2020

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This advice were submitted by owners and managers of restaurants of all sizes, concepts, and locations in the forthcoming 7shifts Restaurant Labor Management Study in 2020 ( subscribe to get your copy when it’s published!). Manager, Mercato Italiano. Everyone can sell food and beverages, the differentiation is in the details.

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2023 Outlook: Trends and Challenges Restaurants Will See, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. " – John Oakes, Revenue Management Solutions CEO. Spirit-based, ready-to-drink beverages will continue show vast white space, and bourbon should continue to thrive.

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Table Turnover Rate in Your Restaurant: How to Improve & Seat Incomplete Parties

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For example, a casual restaurant usually has a higher turnover rate. Efficiently manage reservations: Ensure that the booking system is organized and avoids overbooking to prevent delays in table turnover. Use technology, such as a restaurant management software, to track who chose to reserve a table, and manage waitlists effectively.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-August 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features consumers' dining desires, the power of personalization and the untapped opportunity in localized marketing. Fatigued by cooking at home, consumers are anxious to dine at their favorite restaurants according to a new Oracle Food and Beverage study.

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30 Bar Game Ideas + How To Choose The Perfect Game For Your Customers

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Non-alcoholic beverages are increasingly common as many pursue sober lifestyles. The minimum expectation from patrons when going to a bar or cafe is a beverage and a place to sit. Recommended Reading: 7 Bar Inventory Building and Management Tactics for Restaurants. It's great for casual play or leagues, too.

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