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MRM Research Roundup: Destination Dining, Voice Commerce, and the Force of Fast Food

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2024, restaurants across the country saw an average five percent increase in transactions and an average eight percent increase in profits with only four percent caused by price hikes. In recent years, the food service industry has undergone a rapid transformation of automation and increased technology usage.

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How to Turn Your Menu into a Marketing Tool

Modern Restaurant Management

The dishes in your menu that are prepared with local products tell your customers that the food is fresher, as those ingredients have a shorter distance to travel. Besides, sourcing locally minimizes the environmental impact associated with long-distance transportation, such as carbon emissions from trucks or planes.

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Wrapping Up a Restaurant Marketing Trend

Modern Restaurant Management

. “Our marketing plan has always been to get new people to try our food,” he said. We continued to advertise and market our food, focusing specifically on takeout and delivery to drive business. “So many calls to the restaurant referenced they had seen our truck out front or driving around the town.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Restaurants’ Lockdown Lessons Are Key to Coping with Soaring Costs

Modern Restaurant Management

Food prices are soaring amidst supply chain disruptions, increasing labor costs, and processing plant shutdowns. Poultry prices are up 15 percent to 18 percent ; the cost of eggs has risen 73 percent. consumers say they’re happy paying higher prices for great service. First-Rate Service. Seven out of 10 U.S.

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A Comprehensive Guide To Restaurant Profit Margins For All Restaurant Types

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Compare different policies and choose one that offers good coverage at a reasonable price. Variable costs Variable costs depend on your restaurant’s level of activity, including food and beverage costs, labor costs, and supplies. Customers sit down, order from a menu, and are served by waitstaff.

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Why Every Restaurant Needs Menu Management Software

ChowNow

Keeping menus updated across various online ordering systems and third-party delivery apps can feel like a never-ending game of catch-up. Manually updating menus across multiple online ordering channels is tedious, time-consuming, and prone to mistakes. Without it, updating a menu is a long and laborious process.

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The Ultimate Guide To Restaurant Marketing: Strategies for Restaurant Operators In 2025

ChowNow

Everything from food to labor is getting more expensive, which means restaurant margins are tighter than ever. The right marketing strategy helps you get the most out of every dollar by increasing customer retention , boosting order volume, and encouraging repeat visits. What price points are they comfortable with?

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