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Three Ways Technology Can Help Restaurants Navigate the Challenges of Inflation

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Just as restaurants were on the path toward recovery after COVID-19 closures and safety restrictions, the current economic conditions continue to present challenges for the industry. Recent surveys are showing the vast majority of Americans have been cutting back on dining out.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Two

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Unique experiential opportunities will further enhance customer engagement, providing memorable moments beyond just the act of dining. Think behind-the-scenes kitchen tours or insights into who the people are that work at the restaurant, offering patrons a chance to immerse themselves in the brand. Read the first part, here.

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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. Read the first part, here. For the second part, click here.

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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part Two

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Contactless ordering at the table, virtual host stands, and online staff wellness checks have all become standard operating procedures for us now. Innovative and inviting outdoor seating is going to be crucial in order for restaurants to survive. Here are their responses. To read part one, click here. Lavu CEO Saleem S.

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Restaurants Can Optimize Revenue with Pay By Text

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Luckily, those tools already exist, enabling restaurant owners to save money, expedite contactless set-up and payments, and even fulfill customer orders directly (no outside delivery app necessary) on platforms that stay in-line with the restaurant’s brand image. Special deals : Restaurants learn so much from a customer’s order.

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8 Ways to Navigate The Restaurant Staff Shortage

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Despite the vaccination efforts and safety measures implemented by restaurants, some potential employees may still be hesitant to return to work in this industry. Some have involved staffing agencies, increased wages, offered signing bonuses, or implemented referral programs to attract new employees in the service industry.

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NCR Reveals 2022 Hospitality Trends and Predictions

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Quick-service restaurants are also feeling the pressure – large chains like Chick-fil-A and McDonald’s have had to close dining rooms due to insufficient staffing. Chick-fil-A even reported disabling curbside ordering in some locations to reduce strain on their workers. Rely on Technology to Increase Operational Efficiency.

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