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The Topic Is Tipping

Modern Restaurant Management

Guests are dining out more often than last year and and rewarding great service, with the highest tips at bars and fine dining restaurants, according to hospitality industry data from Lightspeed Commerce Inc. Key findings include: Tipping is on the rise : Good news for servers: diners aren’t skimping on tips.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Consumer Data Analytics Reveal Dining Patterns to Attract Customers 

Modern Restaurant Management

With those stats in mind, Causeway Solutions conducted consumer research* on today’s dining trends compared to our research over the past few years. In August 2023, only eight percent of consumers we surveyed say they do not eat out, so dining out is “in” again. Remember 2020?

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The Complete Guide to Increase Your Restaurant Profit Margins

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In the face of intense competition and fluctuating consumer demand, consistently turning a high profit becomes a monumental task. Fast- Food Restaurants Fast food chains are known for their speedy service, affordable prices, and convenient locations. Adapting to consumer preferences and market trends is key to their success.

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The Fine Dining Definition And What Its Experience Should Feel Like

The Restaurant Times

Fine dining is an all-encompassing experience that includes elegant and sophisticated services as well as the highest-quality food. In a fine dining restaurant, there are normally more staff members, and the personnel have a higher degree of training and skill. A Fine Dine Experience And Its Features.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences. But our primary mission remains – engaging with consumers.

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Small but Mighty: How Crayons Give Restaurants a Big Bang for Their Buck

Modern Restaurant Management

We’ve been crayon pros for over 30 years, ever since we started partnering with the fast-growing casual dining restaurant chains of the 90s. Read on to learn more about crayons—the unsung heroes of casual dining. Crayons are Good for Your Bottom Line. How do crayons save the day?

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Five Tips for the Best Customer Experience During COVID-19

Modern Restaurant Management

Businesses have been forced to pivot away from on-premises dining to offer on-line ordering and take-out services. Whether fine-dining or fast casual, great service now revolves around the customer experience you bring to every interaction. Focus on Personalization. The more you can integrate the better.