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

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Accuracy of food order leads the way at 88, while beverage quality and waitstaff performance both score 86. The lowest ratings are related to the digital experience, which also shows the most deterioration. Accuracy of food order and quality of mobile app lead the way at 85, both down 1 percent year over year.

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Why Your Restaurant Needs Marketing and PR Now More Than Ever

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A flexible public relations and marketing program can help create interesting promos to draw consumers to your business, as well as generate timely media stories of interest to your customers and community. Keeping a restaurant in business, let alone the top of mind during this crisis requires getting innovative.

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Top Drive-Thru Tech for Keeping Guests – and Employees – Happy

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When the pandemic hit and indoor dining was prohibited, the demand for online ordering, curbside pickup and drive-thru usage skyrocketed. Four Tech Solutions to Improve Guest and Employee Experiences. Importantly, employees are freed up to fulfill orders more quickly and accurately, allowing for increased speed of service.

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Using Tech for Better Guest Engagement

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and Canada, found that technology such as interactive digital menus, in-restaurant mobile apps, and augmented reality experiences are playing a vital role in empowering restaurants to stay relevant and meet the evolving needs and expectations of diners. When was the last time you placed an order in a restaurant app for curbside pick-up?

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Experts Weigh In: What Are Key Challenges Restaurants Will Face in 2022?

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The challenges our teams have faced over the last two years specifically has made us value our employees now more than ever. As it relates to the labor crunch, we’re seeing in restaurant brands across the board: An impact in top-line revenue because customers aren't being served. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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2023 Outlook: Trends and Challenges Restaurants Will See, Part Two

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We will continue to evaluate tech solutions and find what best enhances the Fogo experience for both our guests and employees. In 2023, we can anticipate businesses really focusing in on value and doing what they can to attract and retain both employees and guests. – Barry McGowan, CEO, Fogo de Chão. .

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

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The report also includes additional key industry insights, including: Delivery sales and transactions increased industry-wide despite economic uncertainty: Kiosk as a channel is up 27 percent YoY and 49 percent since 2020, and mobile is up 21 percent YoY and 368 percent since 2020. billion transactions and $67 billion in sales in 2024.