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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part Two

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I think that guests will be choosy with where they go out in the future, and concepts that provide an authentic and safe experience will definitely have the edge. A lot of retailers rushed to market in response to COVID-19 to provide mobile experiences that prioritized safety and contactless interactions.

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NCR Reveals 2022 Hospitality Trends and Predictions

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Research has long suggested service with a smile reinforces the relationship between restaurant and customer, increasing tips and loyalty. pickup, delivery, drive-thru, ghost kitchens). pickup, delivery, drive-thru, ghost kitchens). Now this is a common occurrence, thanks to restaurant loyalty programs and smart technology.

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2023 Reflections: The Year That Was in Restaurants, Part One

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. – Frances Allen, President and CEO, Checkers Brand loyalty took priority in 2023. Building these relationships with customers is key to attracting new guests and fostering long-term brand loyalty across locations. – Christine Barone, President, Dutch Bros. – Joe Hand Jr.,

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The State of New York Restaurants in 2020

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Here are the blueprint details: Cuomo also asks New Yorkers to help enforce these regulations by self-reporting any restaurants they see breaking the 25% capacity rule, a program titled “New Yorkers Protecting New Yorkers.” The program ultimately supported 95 restaurants and 1,000 workers in the industry.

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Face Pay Network, Restaurant of the Future and The Main Course

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PopID accounts also tie to loyalty programs for automatic credit with every purchase. US Foods Ghost Kitchens. launched US Foods Ghost Kitchens, a program designed to guide restaurant operators every step of the way when opening their own operation, helping them easily add a new revenue stream.

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How to Choose the Best Kitchen Management Software for Your Multi-Unit Restaurant Business

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Kitchen management software comes in all shapes and sizes. With more people using the data to organize workflows for purchasing, inventory, production, and even HACCP, the need for a definitive source of truth that is able to capture all the data and connect them in a coherent way has grown exponentially.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Virtual BBQ and Pieology in China

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Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is expanding its franchise opportunities to feature another nontraditional franchise model – virtual kitchens and has executed area development agreements to bring more of Dickey’s slow-smoked, Texas-style barbecue to Chicago, Houston and Orlando, as well as make its debut in Providence, Rhode Island.

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