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Does It Get Better For the Indie Fine Dining Restaurant?

EATER

Chef Russell Jackson opened the fine dining restaurant Reverence in Harlem just months before the pandemic began. Chefs Russell Jackson and Ian Boden struggled to reconcile their visions of fine dining with their communities’ desires. He let out a sigh, rubbing his hands over his face, dusty with five-o’clock shadow.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

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. An issue that may arise from this in 2024 is data privacy.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

This past year has shown us the invaluable difference that a warm and welcoming dining experience can make for customers, who are increasingly choosing establishments that go the extra mile in offering hospitality. We’ve seen how robotics can improve not only the customer experience, but the employee experience.

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5 Effective Ways to Increase Profit Margins at Your Restaurant

Cheetah

Many customers relate to the plight of service staff and are fine paying for what is clearly intended to supplement higher wages. Investing in retention will help battle the high employee turnover rate plaguing the restaurant industry right now. Finally, look for suppliers who are upfront about prices. Table of Contents.

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6 Effective Ways to Increase Profit Margins at Your Restaurant

Cheetah

Many customers relate to the plight of service staff and are fine paying for what is clearly intended to supplement higher wages. Investing in retention will help battle the high employee turnover rate plaguing the restaurant industry right now. Finally, look for suppliers who are upfront about prices. Table of Contents.

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Consumer Confidence Bolsters Restaurant Sales & Traffic Growth in August 

Black Box Intelligence

A drop in gas prices combined with a more positive short-term outlook for income, business, and the labor market were all contributing factors. High Prices, Large Check Growth Fuels Increase in Sales Despite Declines in Traffic . High Prices, Large Check Growth Fuels Increase in Sales Despite Declines in Traffic .

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State of the Industry and More Restaurant Research

Modern Restaurant Management

Key findings illustrating the industry's economic conditions include: Growth will continue : The foodservice industry is forecast to reach $997 billion in sales in 2023, driven in part by higher menu prices. Other top research lists how impactful the Super Bowl was for restaurants, the state of gift cards and top pizza cities.

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