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MRM Research Roundup: AI Investment Heating Up and Summer Dining Dos and Don’ts

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A Dilemma of “Super Size” Proportions Amid rising food prices and shifting consumer preferences, the restaurant industry is facing a dilemma of “super size” proportions. Accuracy of food order leads the way at 88, while beverage quality and waitstaff performance both score 86.

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12 Mobile Food Ordering Statistics in 2025 That Reveal Explosive Customer Demand

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The restaurant industry is rapidly evolving, and mobile food ordering is at the center of this transformation. These mobile food ordering statistics reveal just how quickly digital habits are shifting — and what it means for restaurants trying to stay competitive. At first, mobile ordering seemed like a long shot.

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MRM Research Roundup: Destination Dining, Voice Commerce, and the Force of Fast Food

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Additionally, consumers continue to favor delivery transactions, which are up by 383 percent since 2020. In recent years, consumer behaviors have drastically changed to now preferring delivery services and an increased willingness to pay a premium for a seamless experience. billion transactions and $67 billion in sales in 2024.

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MRM Research Roundup: Experimentation, Valentine’s Vibe Shift, and Wine Cork Market

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The research found that businesses worldwide – particularly restaurants – intend to experiment more in 2025, especially with customer retention programs like loyalty, as they face the triple challenge of sustained high inflation, shrinking consumer wallets and the need to raise prices across the board.

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Top 7 POS Features for Allergen Management: Protect Guests and Boost Restaurant Safety

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Managing food allergies in a restaurant isn’t just about good service its a critical safety responsibility. KDS Integration : Streamline order preparation with allergen-specific alerts. Reports & Analytics : Track allergen-related trends, staff compliance, and customer feedback. Lets explore each feature in detail.

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MRM Research Roundup: Cautious Optimism, Beyond the Burn, and the Taylor Swift Economy

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COGS Are Key as Hiring Pressures Decline In 2024, 16 percent of operators say analyzing and managing the cost of goods and services and supplier and vendor management are top pain pointscompared to 12 percent in 2023. Inflation (or the increased costs of goods and services) is still a top pain point for operators (15 percent).

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MRM Research Roundup: Diner Resiliency, Automation Technology, and Egg Prices

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American Diner Trends Despite a higher cost of living, the average consumer’s dining habits are unchanged. Despite the fact that consumers are paying more to visit and order from restaurants this year – 12.5 Despite the fact that consumers are paying more to visit and order from restaurants this year – 12.5