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NCR Reveals 2022 Hospitality Trends and Predictions

Modern Restaurant Management

While sales are trending higher, the National Restaurant Association reports three in four operators say recruitment and retention is their toughest challenge. Quick-service restaurants are also feeling the pressure – large chains like Chick-fil-A and McDonald’s have had to close dining rooms due to insufficient staffing.

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Restaurant Industry Performance Pulse

Black Box Intelligence

Only fine dining did improve in sales growth. QSR, fast casual and casual dining improved the most (improved sales growth by 1.9 The decline in sales growth for the week was driven primarily by a decline in sales growth in family dining. Year-over-year check growth was 5.7% Check has grown at 5.0%

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Decade of Disruption: Restaurant Insiders Dish What’s on the Plate

Modern Restaurant Management

” Their answers touched on a variety of subjects including AI, virtual reality, virtual kitchens, staffing and retention, social media marketing, sustainability and third-party delivery. First and foremost, most restaurants are going to see a huge drop-off in the number of customers who dine in.

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Why Outsource Management of Your Restaurant?

Goliath Consulting

Britt Cloud, Goliath’s Consulting Chef, directs back of house operations and works with the current chef/kitchen manager to restructure inventory, food costing, menu, labor, and health policies. Front of House operations is a steady balance of guest needs, employee personalities, efficient strategies, and health and safety enforcement.

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The 20/20 on 2020: Restaurant Experts Weigh In

Modern Restaurant Management

They touched on topics such as delivery, ghost (dark) kitchens, automation, plant-based menu items, food waste, sustainability, staffing and retention and more. The biggest trend by far, for now, and going into 2020 is ghost kitchens (AKA delivery only, virtual kitchens, cloud kitchens, pick-up only, etc.). Chick-fil-A.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Non-Traditional Dunkin’ and Boxing-Themed Concept

Modern Restaurant Management

“We’ve fine-tuned our recipe for growth at Dave’s Hot Chicken and our strong performance so far in 2021 is proof,” said Swenson. We’ve really set ourselves apart as the hottest fast-casual brand out there right now, and there’s no question about it based on the numbers.” and Canada. .

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#LifeOrDeathRecipe Challenge and ‘A Woman’s Place’

Modern Restaurant Management

. “Over the last century, women, despite their incredible contributions, have struggled to make it in professional kitchens — held back by inequalities unfairly put upon them,” said Rob Sundy, Head of Brand Marketing & Creative Studios at Whirlpool Corporation, the parent company of the KitchenAid brand.

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