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How Fast-Casual Marketers Can Prepare for 2022 Dine-in Traffic

Modern Restaurant Management

Food that naturally travels well—chicken wings, burritos, Chinese food—was bound to have a leg-up. Food that naturally travels well—chicken wings, burritos, Chinese food—was bound to have a leg-up. Now, as we enter 2022, predictions indicate a big shift back to sit-down dining. (We’ve

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Dynamic Pricing in Fast Food: Profit-Driver or Diner Turnoff?

Modern Restaurant Management

Although dynamic pricing is a staple in industries like travel and hospitality, its application in fast food is uncharted territory. The Psychology of Pricing RMS conducted a behavioral study using eye-tracking technology with 260 UK and US participants to determine how customers make dining decisions if they suspect dynamic pricing.

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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

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“Through expansive experiences that inspire our guests paired with the ambiance of the space and the food on the plate, we’re setting new standards for the industry and creating truly spectacular moments for all who enter our restaurants and bars.” What can you expect to see on menus in 2025?

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Understanding Gen Z Eating Habits: Authenticity and Tech-Savvy Preferences

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Gen Z is redefining dining, seeing your restaurant as an extension of their identity. Michael Parlapiano, Managing Director of The Culinary Edge, shares with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine how restaurants and food brands can adapt to these generations’ evolving preferences. What can restaurants learn from this?

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‘Repurposed Spaces Offer Three Key Advantages for a Fast-Casual Brand: Cost, Time, and Customers.’

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With big-box retailers closing up shop, more than 140 million square feet of desirable retail space has become available, presenting the opportunity for restaurants such as fast-casual concepts to expand their businesses. In more recent years, there's been a wider adoption of fast-casual concepts. Has it evolved?

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Downturn Dining Trends: Loyalty, Value, and Menu Innovation Are Key for Survival

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Rising restaurant prices and increased cost-of-living expenses are significantly altering dining out habits in both the US and UK, according to a new survey from Attest. Reduced Disposable Income : Consumers have less money for dining out, leading to fewer overall visits. Fast food and casual dining are currently seeing higher traffic.

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2025 Restaurant Payment Trends and Predictions

Modern Restaurant Management

When customers can pay quickly and without friction, it enhances their experience and shortens wait times, leading to improved customer satisfaction—particularly in fast-casual settings where speed is essential. According to Statista , the global online food delivery market size was valued at $151.5

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