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On the Road to Relief: Restaurant Trends and Opportunities to Watch

Modern Restaurant Management

Adapt to Growing Price Fatigue Since the pandemic, controlling food costs has been a major challenge for restaurant operators. Adapt to Growing Price Fatigue Since the pandemic, controlling food costs has been a major challenge for restaurant operators. Full-service menu prices climbed 4.5 Coffee in 2023. Data from the U.S.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

This capability can prove invaluable for refining pricing strategies, optimising ingredient and waste management, and planning forthcoming shifts, among other benefits. Prioritising employee well-being, mental health, and job satisfaction is also essential in curbing turnover and cultivating a content and dedicated workforce.

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Food Chain Crisis Explained: Supply Disruptions & Rising Prices

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Learn how this affects your business, from restaurant suppliers struggling to keep up, to rising food prices led by labor shortages and increased consumer demand for quick, cheap food. Energy prices are very high right now too. Restaurants Deal with Rising Prices and Delays. Labor Crisis Continues. Cheetah Tip.

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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. Don’t be afraid to increase price.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2024, brands will continue to overcome the challenge of accessing and aggregating this valuable owned data to cultivate this level of hospitality and long-term brand loyalty. Stored value will also emerge as a critical element in loyalty programs, offering added flexibility and customer benefits. – Joe Hand Jr.,

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How Restaurant Operators Can Harness the Power of POS Data Analytics

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Diving into data on individual menu item sales can guide pricing strategies to further enhance revenue and cut costs by helping operators identify less popular items and modify their options accordingly. By delving into order histories and discerning customer preferences, operators can devise targeted loyalty initiatives or discounts.

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Survey Says: Restaurateurs Are Making Expansion Plans

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The website is one part of it, but it’s also about maintaining an active social media presence, offering a loyalty program, and investing in ongoing marketing campaigns. Inventory : Generally, when food costs go up, operators will raise their menu prices by a small amount.

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