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Beyond the Plate: Evolution and Exploration in the 2024 Restaurant Scene

Modern Restaurant Management

The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment. The key lesson both establishments teach?

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On the Road to Relief: Restaurant Trends and Opportunities to Watch

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Restaurant operators have faced stiff headwinds since 2020, with a near-constant swirl of inflation, supply chain and labor challenges. Adapt to Growing Price Fatigue Since the pandemic, controlling food costs has been a major challenge for restaurant operators. In 2024, we expect these trends to shape the restaurant sector.

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Three Ways Technology Can Help Restaurants Navigate the Challenges of Inflation

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But restaurants face a fine balance in increasing costs, as customers are also impacted by the realities of inflation. While many diners understand the tough times restaurants are going through, they are also feeling their dollars stretch and want to see the value of their money reflected in the food and service they receive.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

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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. An issue that may arise from this in 2024 is data privacy.

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The Digital Revolution, Evolving Consumer Expectations and Other Trends

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In 2023, the restaurant industry experienced a remarkable transformation, driven by the rapid integration of advanced technologies. This helped them improve customer relationships, loyalty, satisfaction, and retention. These innovations were pivotal in safeguarding the safety of customers and foods.

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How To Do Restaurant Week the Right Way

Modern Restaurant Management

The event celebrates another year of connecting hungry guests with discounted meals at restaurants all over the country, and 2022 is shaping up to be a different experience than in years past. Restaurants continue to face labor and supply chain issues, plus rising food costs. Review and Revise Your Menu Offerings.

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Restaurant Marketing Has Evolved: Unlock the Preferences of the Modern Customer

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2023 brought new challenges to the table for the restaurant industry, from rising food prices due to inflation to continued disruptions in the supply chain. Instead, they need to integrate data insights with marketing functionality using next-generation marketing technology solutions that help identify priority customers.

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