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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-August 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

restaurant recovery is underway, but it will take time for it to return to pre-pandemic levels fully,” said David Portalatin, NPD food industry advisor and author of Eating Patterns in America. The restaurant industry has made progress restaffing, but job recovery for the industry is lagging the overall economy. “The U.S.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we have news on understanding customer loyalty, beverage insights, restaurant supply loyalty, the influence of discounts, the state of payments and the evolution of gift cards. Customer satisfaction has traditionally been the main driver of loyalty. The Value of Trust.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-June 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

They don’t have the luxury of time or space to check emails on a computer, join a town-hall meeting with the CEO, and other programs/activities that only office workers can have access to. While some reservations remain with regard to safety measures, people are generally voting with their feet and their wallets.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-September 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

The importance of making guests feel comfortable. Incentivize guests to choose your restaurant. Restaurant operators should also focus on remarketing to guests through email or other means, as well as offering return visit incentives to keep customers coming back. Small Business Recovery.

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MRM Franchise Feed: TCBY at 40 and, Mr. Potato Spread to Franchise

Modern Restaurant Management

Features of the new restaurant design were determined following a thorough brand study on drive-thru operations and Guest habits, and include a double drive-thru lane, parking stalls for curbside pickup, a walk-up window, and patio seating. ” Franchise opportunities remain in areas across the U.S.,

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-October 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features the impact of cold weather on restaurant viability, why franchises need to be nimbler and the pandemic's effect on guest expectations. This is encouraging for restaurants, especially as only about 8 percent of respondents said that guests will be very unwilling. Restaurant Adaptation.

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Integrated Marketplaces Bridge The Technology Gap In The Restaurant Ecosystem

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In turn, it leaves more time and energy to focus on delighting guests with delicious food and new memorable dining experiences, be they in-house or off-premise. Technology presents unique solutions for restaurants to differentiate themselves and for owners to run their businesses more efficiently.