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Seasonality Wins ‘Share of Stomach’

Modern Restaurant Management

As we progress through a pandemic that’s kept many inside for months, guests are looking to venture out and experience unique dining moments. By utilizing seasonal ingredients and creating specialty menu items, our product innovation efforts have kept us relevant in a competitive industry, earning guest loyalty and driving sales.

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AR Gifting: Rethinking Restaurant Gift Cards

Foodable

Check out the Restaurant Recovery Resource to keep up to date on the latest innovations and ideas to help your business recover from the crisis. Brands that work with Uptown are hoping to transform gift cards into a brand-forward product that brings guests closer to the brand.

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What Hotel Menu Trends Will Define 2022?

Hot Schedules

Wellness and ecological trends that gained popularity over COVID will continue in the post-pandemic world, meaning hotel recipe management practices will need to prioritize sourcing from local suppliers to meet these expectations. Source eco-friendly products where possible, and look at implementing onsite produce gardens and/or composting.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-July 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the latest news on restaurant recovery, delivery trends, top ice cream toppings and the ideal "delivery doughnut." The key to the industry's recovery will be the strength of each daypart. " Top Recovery Trends. . "Quality, " Top Recovery Trends.

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4 Reasons Why Restaurants Need Big Data to Survive the Recovery

Black Box Intelligence

Recovery from the pandemic is unlike anything we’ve ever seen; you can’t compare it to a typical recession or major crisis like a natural disaster. Whether you have lagging beverage sales or poor guest reviews, it’s likely that a number of factors contribute to those numbers. Disruption always presents an opportunity for innovation.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features evolving guest relationships, views on restauarant tech, employee desires and wedding trends. 45 percent rate clear labelling about source of food and ingredients as vital, with a slightly higher percentage of men versus women (48 percent and 42 percent, respectively).

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The State of New York Restaurants in 2020

7 Shifts

According to 7shifts’ Restaurant Data Hub , New York restaurant sales recovery has been slower than the overall United States (and Canadian) average. We’re focusing on our guests’ safety, health and well-being. Using guest engagement platforms. While providing social distancing, we want to give people pleasant things to look at.

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