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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-May 2021 Edition

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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

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The younger generations don’t just want great food, they expect memorable experiences. A lot of retailers rushed to market in response to COVID-19 to provide mobile experiences that prioritized safety and contactless interactions. Safety is paramount: Gone are the days of buffet style displays and bulk serving.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

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Looking ahead, we predict a day when cultivated meat will find its place as a default choice -on menus, because it delivers on taste, nutrition, and food safety, in addition to environmental sustainability and animal welfare. Beyond the realm of food, a similar shift has occurred with electric cars.

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MRM Research Roundup: Holiday Edition

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“They’ve had to basically adapt and change their entire business model,” says Yang Yang, an associate professor in the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) at Temple University. Asia Center for Tourism and Hospitality Research, the road to recovery could still be a long one. Shopping malls.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2020-COVID-19 Effects Edition

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Other businesses have seen a surge of consumer interest, including chicken-wing joints (+84 percent), pizzerias (+71 percent) and fast-food restaurants (+55 percent). dine out more often to fulfill basic needs and gravitate toward drive-thru and take-away options associated with QSR and fast casual. In the U.K.

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MRM People & Places: Game On at Walk-On’s and Gingerbread Houses for Humanity

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.” Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is celebrating its 19th consecutive year as the host of the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®), a star-studded, five-day destination event, held February 19 – 23. in Plano, Texas.

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Ghost Kitchen Franchise and Pandemic Resources

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On a metro level, Las Vegas is suffering from the highest rate of permanently closed businesses with 861 businesses permanently closed, as the city reacts to a decrease in tourism. The virtual restaurant group provides modern, chef-driven food delivery options inspired by worldwide cuisine.

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