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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

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. To capture their attention and loyalty, businesses, including restaurants, must prioritise easy access and convenience. Nothing is fraud proof.

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[Podcast] The state of the QSR and FSR industries with Danny Klein, Editor at Food News Media

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So from curbside pickup to QR codes, to the labor shortage to loyalty, Danny has a ton of thoughts to share. Emerging trends like the “next-gen casual” restaurant. There is a ton of opportunity for independent diners to leverage loyalty programs. Next-gen Casual” restaurants are an emerging trend. Meet Danny Klein.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Two

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In 2024, brands will continue to overcome the challenge of accessing and aggregating this valuable owned data to cultivate this level of hospitality and long-term brand loyalty. Stored value will also emerge as a critical element in loyalty programs, offering added flexibility and customer benefits. – Joe Hand Jr.,

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Restaurant Customer Experience 2020: What Customers Expect

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Today’s diners are well-connected, tech savvy, and expect a high-quality restaurant customer experience—whether visiting a five-star restaurant, fast-casual, or the drive-through. A KDS streamlines communication between front and back of house to ensure timely and accurate order prep. Loyalty Perks.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-September 2021 Edition

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Intriguingly, it appears fast casual restaurants have started taking back the customers they lost to quick serve restaurants since the pandemic, with consumers visiting fast casual restaurants more often, up to 24 percent from 21 percent in May. Loyalty programs yield repeat business. Fast Casual. Brand Engagement.

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Turning Restaurant Staffing Challenges Into Opportunities

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Of these, one of the biggest challenges facing independent, franchised and fast-casual restaurants is staffing. Communicate Better. Facing multiple headwinds, restaurant owners and management must employ the most effective tool available: effective communication. Understanding the needs and priorities of employees is important.

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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. casual dining vs. fine dining). Transparent communication helps manage their expectations and reduces frustration. By leveraging this information, you can encourage repeat business and build loyalty among customers.

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