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Three Ways Technology Can Help Restaurants Navigate the Challenges of Inflation

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While many diners understand the tough times restaurants are going through, they are also feeling their dollars stretch and want to see the value of their money reflected in the food and service they receive. By using a POS system, customers, waiters and cashiers reduce their chances of errors when entering orders.

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Independent Restaurants Find Creative Ways to Stay Open During Covid-19 Shutdown

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I own a restaurant supplies delivery service and a month ago we were faced with a warehouse full of food and perishables and massive orders that were suddenly cancelled. The community was now aware of how they could help by ordering takeout and buying gift cards. Offering Wholesale Food and Supplies to Those In Need.

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Why Data Science Is More Important Than Ever

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The supply chain issues that have intermittently plagued other industries have also left restaurants scrambling, with everything from to-go cups to chicken wings going missing, often without warning and sometimes for weeks or months on end. The so-called Great Resignation has also taken a heavy tol l on the food service industry.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-September 2021 Edition

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The new report captures a steady rise in mobile ordering, reinforcing the critical importance of mobile initiatives for restaurant brands. According to the data, consumers deleted restaurant apps if menu items were missing or if there was limited ability to customize orders. Mobile orders are on the rise.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

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Early in the pandemic, 72 percent of operators invested in delivery and mobile/online ordering to boost revenue during mandated stay-at-home orders according to TD's 2020 survey, and it appears the popularity of these offerings is here to stay. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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2022 Reflections: The Year That Was for Restaurants

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The restaurant industry once again proved its resilience in 2022 as it dealt with ongoing obstacles like inflation, supply chain, labor shortages and more. Customers now rely on new technology, like contactless payments, mobile apps, and self-serve kiosks to get the food they want and fast. Here are some of their insights.

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2023 Outlook: Trends and Challenges Restaurants Will See, Part Two

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Restaurants will continue to embrace digital on-premise, including mobile ordering and payment at the table, to streamline operations and improve the guest experience. Restaurants will continue to embrace digital on-premise, including mobile ordering and payment at the table, to streamline operations and improve the guest experience.

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