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MRM Research Roundup: Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day 2024 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature pizza predictions, Valentine's Day menu trends and lots about loyalty. However, the best available coupon and fastest delivery time tied in second place. Prepaid Consumer Insights Study from Fiserv , gift cards are becoming the perfect way to drive customer loyalty.

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Four Key Predictions for Restaurant Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

Technology also allows for seamless delivery operations during colder months. Keeping a close eye on public standards at the local government level as well as surrounding towns will help restaurants ride out the ups and downs. Managing the kitchen is a huge part of making delivery and in-venue a successful balancing act.

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Ask an Expert: What management software do restaurants need right now?

ChowNow

Over 100,000 restaurants have closed permanently or long-term during the pandemic, and the prospects of desperately needed government relief aren’t looking good. The biggest factor that we’ve seen is a huge spike in restaurant delivery and takeout software. Meet ChowNow’s Free Loyalty Program for Restaurants, Loyal Local.

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How to Handle Temporary Restaurant Closure during COVID-19

7 Shifts

However, many states that are forcing restaurants to stop their dine-in services are allowing them to operate as takeout and delivery-only establishments. Will running a takeout and delivery-only restaurant be profitable, or will the costs outweigh the revenue this opportunity could generate? Do you have takeout packaging in stock?

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What Can Restaurants Do to Survive the Winter Season?

Modern Restaurant Management

Government help is expected, but in the current crisis, it’s clear that what restaurants really need, above all else, is customers and revenue. Most are already offering takeout and delivery. Independently owned restaurants face a much tougher road, although they may inspire stronger local customer loyalty.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

Early in the pandemic, 72 percent of operators invested in delivery and mobile/online ordering to boost revenue during mandated stay-at-home orders according to TD's 2020 survey, and it appears the popularity of these offerings is here to stay. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: These Three Technologies Can Make the Difference Between Success and Failure for Takeout

Modern Restaurant Management

It’s been well over a month since the spread of COVID-19 and government efforts to contain it forced restaurants across the country to shut their doors to dine-in customers. What’s more, many of them were even able to take advantage of the opportunity to launch or enhance loyalty programs. percent uptime.