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MRM Research Roundup: Experimentation, Valentine’s Vibe Shift, and Wine Cork Market

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of dramatic Valentine's Day shift, best food scenes, and the evolution of c-store foodservice. As they grapple with rising costs across their supply chain, 71 percent of restaurants plan to increase prices this year.

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How Quick-Service Restaurants Can Use Technology to Reduce Wait Times in 2025

Lavu

By letting customers handle their own orders, these tools cut down wait times and free up staff to focus on food preparation and delivery. This gives staff more time to focus on what really matters – preparing great food. Lastly, don’t underestimate the importance of food quality. These systems go beyond simple tracking.

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DoorDash wants to be everywhere

Restaurant Business

The company says its goal is to grow local economies and refers to itself as a “local commerce platform.” The service is less profitable than other channels, and restaurants don’t control the data or the experience once the food leaves the building. It has not disclosed the size of the Commerce Platform business.

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Revolutionizing Restaurant Supply Chains: The Impact of AI on Transparency, Validation, Verification, and Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has become invaluable in the food industry. AI can also improve sustainability within restaurants – and throughout their supply chains – with huge benefits that include waste and carbon emissions reduction, cost savings, and meeting consumer demand.

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Navigating the Supply Chain in the Restaurant Industry

Goliath Consulting

Since the start of the pandemic, safety measures such as social distancing, lockdowns and mask-wearing have completely changed our understanding of how consumers spend on food. We saw customers stockpiling on groceries and supplies in homes instead of going out to eat, raising retail sales by 29 percent over the previous year (1).

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Dining Trends for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

The discussion included food, beverage, nutrition, lifestyle and unique aspects of boutique and high volume foodservice. Food trucks that bring food to patrons where they live and work has become a part of everyday life. Today’s restaurant guests are more knowledgeable and food savvy than ever before.

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Responding to COVID-19’s Impact on the Restaurant Supply Chain

Goliath Consulting

The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to us all just how interconnected our food system is in the US if not, the world. The supply chain failure and the domino effect of its impact have been a wake-up call for even the veterans of the food industry. Multiple Sourcing and Backup. Menu Changes and Flexibility.

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