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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part Two

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Delivery and take-out will continue to be the most popular way consumers will get their restaurant meals in a COVID and post-COVID world. Consumers still demand convenience when it comes to their meals, but they also want variety. We also think there will be a greater focus on sustainability efforts throughout the industry.

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Four Cleaning Best Practices to Keep Your Restaurant Inviting

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While restaurants are accustomed to prioritizing cleanliness to maintain food safety, new infectious disease threats are making cleanliness even more important for upholding public health as well as diners’ confidence. Visibly clean restaurants showcase a commitment to safety and make these environments more welcoming for guests.

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What Trends Are You Seeing and What Can We Expect to See More of in 2022?

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Given the increase in off-premise, we expect to see more drive-thru’s similar in format to Checkers & Rally’s iconic double drive-thru model, which dedicates one lane to traditional consumer drive-thru service and one to e-commerce only, including pre-paid digital orders for pickup and third party-delivery orders.

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Tips For Restaurants to Reduce Food Waste and Save Significant Money

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All restaurants should proactively work to reduce food waste, which will also help you save money, increase profits, spotlight your commitment to sustainability, and help the environment. Practice good stock control. Consider the following: US restaurants generate an estimated 22 to 33 billion pounds of food waste each year.

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The Labor Disputes at Amy’s Kitchen, Explained

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Courtesy Amy’s Kitchen. Amy’s Kitchen prides itself on being a “positive impact” company. chirps a green banner on the homepage of Amy’s Kitchen, the organic packaged and prepared-foods giant. Amy’s Kitchen positions itself publicly as a conscientious, feel-good choice for consumers.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-June 2020 Edition

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As stay at home orders are lifted, consumers will begin visiting restaurants and businesses locally while practicing social distancing. As for returning to restaurants, less than half (42 percent) of consumers say they will dine-in at restaurants just as they did prior to the pandemic. Consumer Sentiment. Return to On-Premise.

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What food delivery in the post-coronavirus era will look like

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Recent consumer surveys show that 67% of US consumers will be very cautious about dining in a restaurant once they reopen, and 12% claim they may never go back to dining in at all. They’re also a good opportunity to show your brand’s personality, by including clear but fun instructions along with the ingredients to prepare the meal.