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THIS IS NOT THE TIME TO DISAPPOINT

Culinary Cues

Now, providing we don’t ignore the still looming dangers of Covid and the challenges of convincing 40% of the population to accept the vaccine, we might stand a chance of long-term recovery. Cookbook sales on Amazon spiked and grocery stores were challenged to keep food on their shelves. Hope springs eternal. Is this the answer?

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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. Falling outlets, rising sales. ” 2.

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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. 71 percent rely on delivery for 11 percent or more of sales. 33 percent rely on delivery for more than 20 percent of sales. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off.

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Digital Dining and ‘Restaurant Recovery’ Show

Modern Restaurant Management

Additionally, when buyers place an order through Square Online Store, sellers receive their contact information in the Square Customer Directory and are able to maintain sales history for those customers. Processing is free on all on-demand delivery orders through July 8, 2020—up to $50,000 in sales. Visa SMB Help.

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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 State of the Restaurant Industry. foodservice industry. “The U.S. ” Rising Labor Costs.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-September 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

The data also points to a broken customer arrival experience. Must haves for local chain restaurant apps include easy ordering (66 percent), easy payment (61 percent), loyalty/rewards points (52 percent), and coupons and/or deals (52 percent). The State of What Feeds Us. Restaurant apps reign supreme over third-party apps.

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Mastering Multi-Channel Sales: A Comprehensive Guide for QSR Operators

Rocket Fuel

In today’s competitive quick-service restaurant (QSR) landscape, operators must adapt to evolving consumer behavior and leverage every available sales channel to stay ahead. However, 2022 saw a resurgence in counter sales, reaching 14.44%, a 51.9%