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Value Is the New Battleground for Loyalty

Modern Restaurant Management

based diners who recently ordered from a QSR, fast-food or fast-casual chai also found that value is about more than just price. Diners are looking for a better overall experience, from streamlined ordering to more inviting restaurant environments. For the third year in a row, consumers want more kiosks.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

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. percent menu-price inflation rate. Customers can become more critical of the quality of products and services when prices increase.

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The Restaurant Operator’s Guide to Restaurant Apps in 2025

ChowNow

The restaurant industry is going mobile, and restaurant apps are at the center of this transformation. Diners want the convenience of ordering, booking, and engaging with their favorite restaurants straight from their phones. Why Restaurant Apps Matter in 2025 Consumer habits are evolving, and convenience is at the heart of it.

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How to Increase Employee Productivity

7 Shifts

A busy staff means productive staff, which is good for business. Customers on average will order more menu items, resulting in a larger bill for the restaurant and a larger tip for the employee. The Solution: Adopt tech solutions to automate back of house tasks Costing your menu can be incredibly time consuming.

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MRM Research Roundup: Midyear Report Card, Cowboy Carter Boost, and the Evolving Pumpkin Craze

Modern Restaurant Management

In response to rising food costs, 56 percent of respondents said they planned to increase menu prices, down from 61 percent earlier in the year, and 18 percent said they doubled down on inventory and waste tracking, up two percentage points. Baked Goods and N/A Beverages saw growth in 2025. percent on July 11, and 16.1

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

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2024, restaurants across the country saw an average five percent increase in transactions and an average eight percent increase in profits with only four percent caused by price hikes. Additionally, consumers continue to favor delivery transactions, which are up by 383 percent since 2020.

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

Lavu

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.