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Great Expectations as Customers Show Increased Appetite for Swift Service and Customization

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Globally, restaurants saw a notable shift in customer expectations and behavior during this time. Consumers ordering deliveries still want to make sure it feels like they are treating themselves. As a result, restaurants had to quickly adapt by offering takeout and delivery options to cater to their customers' changing needs.

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Using Tech for Better Guest Engagement

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and Canada, found that technology such as interactive digital menus, in-restaurant mobile apps, and augmented reality experiences are playing a vital role in empowering restaurants to stay relevant and meet the evolving needs and expectations of diners. The report, which surveyed 127 restaurant executives across the U.S.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Restaurants Going Digital Require Technology That Always Works

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Thanks to the labor shortage and increased profit pressure, savvy restaurants are going digital to provide the best customer experience and to keep up with the hefty competition. What’s keeping restaurants humming: mobile point-of-sale (POS) units, ordering terminals, tabletop tablets, and tablets for the waitstaff.

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23 Waiter Interview Questions to Hire the Best Staff for Your Restaurant

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Your waiters and waitresses are the face of your establishment, shaping the customer experience and directly impacting revenue. How do you handle multiple tables and orders at once? What does excellent customer service mean to you? Tell us about a time you dealt with a difficult customer. How did you resolve it?

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What Consumers Want? A B2C Checklist

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But precisely, how can you determine what customers want? Businesses must remain ahead of the curve by checking all the correct boxes as customer tastes evolve at an unparalleled pace. Convenience: Simplified Dining Experiences Convenience is really what modern customers look for in a restaurant experience.

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

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In recent years, consumer behaviors have drastically changed to now preferring delivery services and an increased willingness to pay a premium for a seamless experience. The data revealed that 60 percent of consumers surveyed prefer human staff versus AI-managed customer support, despite the potential for increased service efficiency.

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Consumer Habits Are Changing — What’s Next for Restaurant Tech?

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Many food and beverage establishments have seen success with technology — such as contactless options, automation to support changing workforces and innovative customer loyalty strategies — in their endeavors to meet the demand for safer and more convenient dining experiences. Gone are the days of cash-only transactions.