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Five Casual Dining Design Trends Worth Replicating

Modern Restaurant Management

If you happen to own a casual dining establishment, it’s even better: The global fast casual restaurants market is expected to grow by $186.27 Looking for some ideas to help your casual dining establishment thrive? According to recent data from Morning Consult , 75 percent of U.S. billion during 2022-2026.

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Restaurant Forecasting: How To, Formulas, Methods, and More

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Staff scheduling, inventory management, menu analysis , guest satisfaction, profitability, and so much more rest on the shoulders of accurate restaurant forecasting. On a micro level, forecasting helps a restaurant plan for inventory orders and how many employees need to work each shift to make and sell food. Get granular.

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Diners Believe Customer Experience Is Declining Due to Labor Shortages

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Key takeaways include: More than half of consumers surveyed (51 percent), felt that independent restaurants have been impacted the most by not having enough staff to take orders, cook food, and handle deliveries – followed by major chains (36 percent) and mid-sized regional restaurants (14 percent).

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15 creative restaurant promotion ideas and strategies for 2023

Open for Business

Before launching any new menu promotion idea, it’s a good idea to go back to basics and get clear a few basic points first. Many restaurant owners offer a percentage off a meal or specific menu item. Look at what menu items aren’t selling briskly. Quick links What are restaurant promotions? Who is the target customer base?

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MRM Research Roundup: Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day 2024 Edition

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In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature pizza predictions, Valentine's Day menu trends and lots about loyalty. Pizza Ordering Predictions HungerRush released the results of a national dining survey on 2024 pizza ordering predictions for The Big Game (February 11) and National Pizza Day (February 9).

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Inflation Takes a Bite at the Restaurant Industry; How Can Operators Cope?

Modern Restaurant Management

Additionally, menu prices at casual dining establishments rose by an average of 9 percent year over year from 2021. The decreased patronage along with inflation increases running costs, which means increased menu prices. Invoice processing, ordering, food cost management, and analysis are a time consuming, but necessary evil.

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Portland Restaurants You Should Be Dining At This Week

Restaurant Clicks

This casual European restaurant offers duck-fat Belgian fries and sandwiches for lunch and dinner. I recommend ordering their House Smoked Turkey Panini, Poutine, Cider-Poached Beets, or Beef Stew. I recommend ordering their House Smoked Turkey Panini, Poutine, Cider-Poached Beets, or Beef Stew. Order Online.