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Beyond the Plate: Evolution and Exploration in the 2024 Restaurant Scene

Modern Restaurant Management

The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment. The key lesson both establishments teach?

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The Tech Revolution Reshaping the Restaurant Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

Whether it's the utilization of AI-driven analytics to elevate menu design or the precision of robotics transforming kitchen operations, a new era in dining is taking shape. Quick-Service Restaurants In the world of quick-service restaurants (QSRs), speed and efficiency have always been the hallmarks of success.

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ADJUSTING A COOK’S SKILLS TO MEET A CHANGING INDUSTRY

Culinary Cues

The good news is that restaurants are beginning to see an increase in sales as more and more customers return to in person dining in addition to their new habit of ordering for home delivery. Full utilization of ingredients, minimizing waste, composting and portion control will be even more essential than they were in the past.

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5 Tips to Take Your Restaurant to the Next Level

Restaurant Engine

Once you put these into practice, you just may notice an upward swing in diners, customer satisfaction, and revenue. Happy, satisfied customers are in direct relation to how happy your employees are. It seems that employee well-being and customer satisfaction are tightly linked. All it takes is one bad meal to lose a customer.

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MRM at Five: What Issues Have Impacted Restaurants?

Modern Restaurant Management

environments and are now seen everywhere from fine dining to counter service and everywhere in between. This movement toward more sustainably sourced food in both our fast-casual and fine dining restaurants will continue to expand in the future. Think paper straws versus plastic.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Fine and Family Dining Hurt by Holiday Shift. The best performing segments during November were those whose sales are the most negatively affected by Thanksgiving: fast casual, upscale casual and casual dining. Expect for casual dining, upscale casual and fine dining to have abysmal sales and traffic growth numbers.

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Hospitality trends restaurants should know in 2023

Open for Business

Automations help restaurants do more with less So far, automation—using tech to streamline operations—has mostly been used for things that happen before the meal, like digital waitlists and self-service order kiosks. Bella saves time and money by running food to tables and takeout orders to waiting customers. At the upcoming St.

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