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Restaurant Market Research: Ultimate Guide to Market Analysis

7 Shifts

Let’s take the guesswork out of starting your food business and set your establishment up for success. Do you want to find out which food items your customers love the most? Will you track customer satisfaction scores, sales of specific food items, or the number of repeat customers? Start by deciding what you need to know.

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‘Cookie-Cutter Marketing Doesn’t Work in this Industry.’

Modern Restaurant Management

Understanding Broader Industry Shifts : Economic fluctuations, staffing shortages, supply chain issues, and changing consumer expectations all directly impact our clients' businesses. We helped historical establishments update their websites, optimize SEO, and engage new audiences while staying true to their heritage.

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Which marketing strategies actually work for coffee businesses?

Perfect Daily Grind

Arabica prices reached all-time highs in February 2025 , prompting coffee businesses across the supply chain to reassess their sourcing strategies to secure more cost-effective coffees while maintaining quality standards. The impact of AI on SEO is most notable.

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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 restaurants can survive the new Wild West of web search

Restaurant Business

For a long time, search engine optimization (SEO) has been the name of the game when it comes to jockeying for eyeballs online. Beerline Cafe does not serve Thai food, but gets lumped in anyway for being vegan. This is not all that different from the basic principles of SEO. By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. Abdow said in an interview.

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How Restaurant Owners Can Prepare for the COVID-19 Cold Weather Lull

Modern Restaurant Management

Should you consider entering the food truck business? Explore areas where you can purchase supplies in bulk to cut long-term costs, consider raising prices where it makes sense, and work to improve discounts and payment terms with your suppliers. Does your dining room layout need a social distance inspired layout?

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-August 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Fatigued by cooking at home, consumers are anxious to dine at their favorite restaurants according to a new Oracle Food and Beverage study. Americans preferred to pick-up their food (38 percent US vs. 22 percent UK), while the UK preferred home-delivery (57 percent UK vs. 33 percent US). COVID-19 Consumer Dining Trends.