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

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This may make sense in terms of distributor strategy, but BrewLogix is raising a cautionary flag for 2024 as it relates to the on-premise product mix. As it relates to technology, there’s no question more and more tap rooms, bars and restaurants are embracing technology. That may not be true.

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Could the Automat Revival Solve Restaurant Staffing Issues?

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Waiting and bartending is not among the encouraged list of careers, they’re not considered ambitious enough for the mainstream education sector. As a result, most students opt-in for higher education and target different vocations, leaving the bar and restaurant jobs for the occasional, part-time worker. Now, the pros are simple.

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Why Cybercriminals Target Restaurants and How to Protect Yours

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Thanks to mobile ordering apps or loyalty programs, you may also have customers’ names, addresses, and other sensitive data. You may also use plenty of internet-connected devices like iPads or smartphones for taking orders. Educate Employees. million class-action lawsuit. It’s time for that to change.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

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This edition of MRM Research Roundup features evolving guest relationships, views on restauarant tech, employee desires and wedding trends. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off. 65 percent rely on mobile ordering for 11 percent or more of sales. In Love with Tech, but Impatient.

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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. Mobile experiences will become tailored to a wider audience through increased adoption.

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What Trends Are You Seeing and What Can We Expect to See More of in 2022?

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Given the increase in off-premise, we expect to see more drive-thru’s similar in format to Checkers & Rally’s iconic double drive-thru model, which dedicates one lane to traditional consumer drive-thru service and one to e-commerce only, including pre-paid digital orders for pickup and third party-delivery orders.

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2 Simple Ways to Boost Productivity

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If your staff relies on outdated methods of placing orders, it’s likely that restaurant communications are strained, which means your restaurant is operating below its potential. Your team of employees can only do so much with what they’re given, so you might consider improving their modes of communication. Update to Mobile POS System.

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