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

Modern Restaurant Management

This transition towards healthier options has benefited QSRs in bringing a wider base of customers, such as those with a focus on nutrition and dietary needs. The need for nutritional transparency has also led fast-food chains to list calorie counts and offer personalized meal options.

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The Digital Revolution, Evolving Consumer Expectations and Other Trends

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Evolving Consumer Expectations – Consumer expectations continued to evolve in 2023, particularly in the areas of transparency, ethical sourcing, and dietary preferences. Food waste is a huge, expensive issue, with fresh foods often rotting on trucks during transport.

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How to Host a Holiday Cookie Swap, According to an Expert 

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Collect all the necessary info France uses the invite platform Partiful and good ol Google spreadsheets to collect information like dietary restrictions and allergies, along with asking her guests what cookies theyll bring. Its nice for everyone to see what people need to be accommodated for, like if theyre dairy-free.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

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46 percent would love to manage their dietary preferences with their favorite establishments. Illinois reports a +85 percent year-over-year increase in sales velocity in the week to January 1, largely due to the stringent COVID-19 restrictions which were in place at the start of 2021. Sales velocity is now 0 percent vs January 4, 2020.

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Why, Exactly, Do We Love Old Restaurants?

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I want to open a door and be transported into someone else’s reality, to appear in the background of an episode of Cheers , drinking beer and listening to people with decades of history, bickering jovially. But the real dream would be to stumble upon them, having never read about them on this website or any other.

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What Hotel Menu Trends Will Define 2022?

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Cheaper to transport, requiring a lower carbon footprint, and offering a longer shelf-life, boxed wine offers operators a sustainable way to serve wine connoisseurs. Ensure you are adding key dietary, intolerance, and nutritional info on menus, websites, and food packaging. b3lineicon|b3icon-tray|?|Tray. Don’t forget menu labeling!

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MRM Research Roundup: Labor Struggles, Holiday Habits, and Food Truck Trends

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Top Concerns : Nearly 30 percent expressed some worry about personalized ordering experiences, and nearly 40 percent wouldn't trust AI with dietary restrictions. Top Appeal : Real-time order updates are the most appealing AI feature, driving app usage.