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Industry Report: Restaurants face staffing challenges, old and new in 2023

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As CNBC reported earlier this year , the hospitality sector is seeing wage growth, particularly in the fast food and fast casual segments. In order to attract and retain talent, many restaurant operators are increasing wages well above the federal minimum wage of $7.25

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The Guide to Equitable Restaurant Tip Payout Methods & Systems

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Cafes, breweries, some full service restaurants, casual restaurants. Casual restaurants, fast food, quick service. Establishments that require a diversity of staff (servers, hosts, bussers, food runners, etc.) Fast casual, cafes, breweries, Percentage of sales. 10% for the food runner, or $10.

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Keeping Up with Diners’ Expectations Amid Rising Prices

Modern Restaurant Management

Nearly half of Index respondents signed up for a loyalty program and downloaded the restaurant’s app, while 31 percent signed up for email updates. Some brands’ apps even track mobile-order customers’ location to help ensure their food is fresh, whether it’s a burger or a salad. The top reasons?

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-May 2021 Edition

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In addition to the emergence of indoor dining, it explores rising competition between fast food and fast casual restaurant brands with COVID restrictions loosening. “The data strongly signals long wait times are a vulnerability for fast food restaurants as they compete for customers. . Fast Casual.

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Win Back the Customer Relationship: Why Mobile Apps Are the Golden Ticket

Modern Restaurant Management

Of course, delivery also spiked, but the underlying thread between each of these dining preferences is the use of mobile for ordering and pick-up. In fact, according to a report by Bluedot , 86 percent of respondents surveyed said they have ordered directly from a restaurant app since the start of the pandemic. million new downloads.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-September 2021 Edition

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The new report captures a steady rise in mobile ordering, reinforcing the critical importance of mobile initiatives for restaurant brands. According to the data, consumers deleted restaurant apps if menu items were missing or if there was limited ability to customize orders. Mobile orders are on the rise.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Fast Food Has Become a Hi-Tech Job

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Consumers visit a fast food or quick serve restaurant (QSR) with a goal in mind: secure a tasty meal incredibly quickly. Once upon a time, a frontline employee at a fast food restaurant did not necessarily need technological skills to apply for the job. Fast forward to 2022. Who makes the magic happen?

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