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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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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

A lot of retailers rushed to market in response to COVID-19 to provide mobile experiences that prioritized safety and contactless interactions. Chipotle recently announced its first digital-only restaurant called the Chipotle Digital Kitchen. Safety is paramount: Gone are the days of buffet style displays and bulk serving.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Our restaurant of the future is designed to benefit guests, employees and franchisees, with a new external design and a reimagined kitchen that will make it easier for us to serve hot, delicious food quickly for frictionless guest experiences, and we expect to see a lot more of that next year. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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Keep Safe Distance: Reopening Restaurant Operations In The Post-Covid World

The Restaurant Times

Accepting this as a new reality, restaurant operators are planning how to navigate post-lockdown operations while complying with safety regulations and reopening their restaurant. Due to the virus scare, physical distancing is here to stay, and restaurant operators must take adequate measures to ensure the safety of customers and staff.

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Restaurant Insiders on 2020 Lessons Learned, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

The bakery, which distributes to grocery stores nationwide, is now built to better accommodate both customer and consumer needs while continuing to put the safety of employees and customers first. If you previously didn't do takeout (like Serenade in Chatham), you adjust your menu/kitchen and start takeout.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

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. Many industries, such as rideshare services, gas stations, event tickets and more, utilize dynamic pricing due to supply and demand.

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COVID-19 Fuels Growth in Organic Food Options

Modern Restaurant Management

Consumers ask, "Can I trust this establishment, can I trust the food they are offering me, can I trust that the staff is adhering to health and safety protocols." Your restaurant is an extension of somebody's kitchen and is responsible for family meals, birthday celebrations, and the centerpiece of many other life events.

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