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Six Reasons Promo and Gift Cards Will Be Driving Restaurant Trends in 2022

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Convenience, digital accessibility, and safety reign supreme. Online Ordering: How Gift Cards are an Essential Piece of the Process. As the public has gotten used to the prevalence of curbside pickup and delivery, restaurants who do not offer online ordering may find they are struggling more to generate business.

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Ultimate Restaurant Website Design Guide for Beginners

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Diners are turning to online ordering in increasing numbers because of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on on-premise dining. According to a survey conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence, 40% of Americans are ordering more food for takeout and delivery now than they were before the pandemic.

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Maximize Takeout Profitability With These Six Steps

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According to Morgan Stanley estimates, online delivery is set to grow from $260 billion in 2017 to $325 billion in 2020 – and possibly $470 billion by 2025. With takeout, that might mean including the unexpected in their bags: a free appetizer, a sample of a new dessert, a coupon for their next meal, or a fun kid’s activity.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2021 Edition

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But for the QSR industry specifically, consumer expectations increased as priorities moved to health and safety first, which have, in turn, shaped decision making, long term brand engagement and buying behavior. 92 percent of respondents said they intend to purchase equipment online more frequently going forward.

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How to Plan Your Restaurant's Grand Re-Opening Event

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Set a goal for your restaurant’s grand opening—whether it’s seating capacity, an order volume, or revenue for your first day back in business. Consider food costs, labor costs, and cost of marketing your reopening. Additionally, by keeping the menu to a limited number of dishes, you can better plan and manage your food costs.

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Planning the Great Restaurant Comeback

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As states begin lifting stay-at-home orders, some regions have resumed in-person restaurant dining operations. In response to these changes, many restaurants will be serving in-person diners at a limited capacity, while maintaining an accelerated demand for food deliveries. Valuable deals can motivate customers to try something new.

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5 Pickup and Delivery Tips for Restaurant Owners

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Though your regular in-house dining may be closed down, you can leverage pickup and delivery services to stay in business while ensuring the safety of employees and customers alike. . In order to avoid as much face-to-face interaction between employees, it’s good to designate specific areas for delivery prep and packaging.

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