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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-May 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Throughout subsequent waves of the pandemic, the reports explored the growth of off-premise strategies including the spike in mobile apps and, more recently, captured softening safety concerns among consumers when they began favoring shorter wait times over safety protocols. ” Highlights from the report include: Fast Food.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

Think behind-the-scenes kitchen tours or insights into who the people are that work at the restaurant, offering patrons a chance to immerse themselves in the brand. Machine learning is capable of organizing menu items in a way that incentivizes customers to order promoted items – an adaptable menu. – Joe Hand Jr.,

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

Modern Restaurant Management

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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MRM Franchise Feed: Frictionless QDOBA and Crisp & Greens Goes National

Modern Restaurant Management

QDOBA Mexican Eats® introduced new restaurant formats, top photo, that feature buildouts including mobile-order drive-thrus, walk-up windows, mobile-order pick-up lockers, dedicated curbside pick-up areas, ghost kitchens, and concepts with updated outdoor seating. QDOBA's New Concept. Holsom by Yogurtland.

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4th of July Specials for Restaurants: Promotions and Ideas for 2021

Touch Bistro

This means you’ll have to continue to follow strict safety protocols to make sure everyone is safe and that your restaurant remains on the right side of the law. Conversely, if your restaurant is more casual, diners may be more willing to go completely red, white, and blue for the day. Equipment and Technology.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-July 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Frequency is rising fast too, and 43 percent of US consumers plan to visit venues more often than they did in 2019—nearly twice the number who will go out less (22 percent). COVID-19 triggered an increase in remote, app-based ordering in the US On Premise. ” The State of Casual Dining. Check values up.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-June 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

As stay at home orders are lifted, consumers will begin visiting restaurants and businesses locally while practicing social distancing. Diners’ main concerns about visiting restaurants again include cleanliness and safety. Health and safety when dining out – What matters most? Food and Alcoholic Delivery.

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