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Stop Prepping Veggies – Strategy in Post-Pandemic Recovery

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Fresh prepared produce delivers many benefits to foodservice operations from cost and labor savings along with increasing back of house efficiency, food safety, and freshness. This was painfully evident when a couple of my coworkers and myself went to eat at a fast casual chain and waited over a half hour for food.

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How Restaurants Can Remain Competitive in 2021

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For both safety and ease, there isn’t a better option. For fast-casual and quick-service restaurants—no more lines. Kitchen display systems (KDS) eliminate the need to bring tickets back to the kitchen or handle a printer. Even after the pandemic, QR codes are here to stay. All of these platforms are free.

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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part Two

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And three, above all, we see the need for digital marketing automation continuing and growing into 2021 and beyond. Companies rushed to market with new digital solutions out of necessity and customers were satisfied with the initial products. Now brands are trying to balance speed to market and operational readiness.

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10 Top Restaurant Technologies To Evolve Your Business

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Restaurant inventory management software is a tool that helps digitally track and manage your kitchen inventory. Recommended Reading: 7 Creative Marketing Ideas for Restaurants. Restaurant technology has seen innovation in the form of smart devices for the commercial kitchen. Examples of Smart Kitchen Equipment for Restaurants.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

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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. – Corin Camenisch, Product Marketing Lead at SumUp 1 + 0 = 3: The New Math of Marketing!

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Two

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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. AI-powered segments and generative AI are poised to gain even more traction, with businesses capitalizing on these advanced technologies to refine their marketing strategies.

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The Pandemic Made Delivery a Necessity for Restaurants. What’s Next? 

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The National Restaurant Association’s State of the Industry Report found 46 percent of family-dining and fine-dining restaurants added delivery options between March and December 2020, along with 44 percent of casual-dining and fast-casual restaurants. Delivering Success with Ghost Kitchens. So what’s next?

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