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Fast-Casual Academia, Climatarian Menu and Ice Auction

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The study also found that 8 million employees were laid off or furloughed during the height of the pandemic. ” The majority of SALIDO's employees joined NAB following the acquisition to continue innovating the Restaurant OS. Each member of the coalition is committed to responsibility.

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MRM Research Roundup: AI Investment Heating Up and Summer Dining Dos and Don’ts

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percent menu-price inflation rate. With households increasingly treating dining out as a luxury, every menu item and service interaction becomes a potential make-or-break moment. Red Robin climbs 3 percent to 78 thanks in large part to its focus on menu and food. At the same time, U.S. chain sales grew just 3.1

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

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Even with these enhancements in service quality, consumers still value having a real employee on the other end providing services. Fast Food and QSR Value The United States Fast Food & Quick Service Restaurant Market size was valued at US$ 248.8 billion transactions and $67 billion in sales in 2024.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

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This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes. During peak seasons, considering outsourcing certain services becomes a practical solution to ensure seamless operations. The first gusto!

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-April 2020 Edition

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Limited-service restaurants (those in quick service and fast casual) had a sharp acceleration in their guest check growth, as consumers likely shifted to larger off-premise orders to feed multiple people at home. Fine dining and upscale casual were the worst performing segments during March based on same-store sales growth.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2020-COVID-19 Effects Edition

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Some businesses have had a harder time adapting their business models, including French restaurants (-62 percent in seasonally adjusted consumer interest relative to other similar types of businesses), tapas & small plates (-57 percent) and hot pot (-53 percent). Restaurant Industry Consumer Perspectives. In the U.K. In the U.K.,

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MRM Research Roundup: Experimentation, Valentine’s Vibe Shift, and Wine Cork Market

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Nearly two-thirds (65 percent) say they plan to increase their number of locations in 2025, and 74 percent plan to expand their menu offerings, leaning into new experiences and experimentation to power their growth. Fast-casual visits overall were down 3.8 ” A Year of Challenges U.S. Texas Roadhouse’s visits grew 7.2

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