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MRM Research Roundup: Catering, Kiosks, Tipping and Dry January

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Overall, “large parties,” or a party with eight or more guests, had a +2 percent increase in same-store transactions in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022. Cheers to 2023: Overall, restaurant and bar guests drank approximately +11 percent more alcohol in Q4 2023 compared to the average for Q1 through Q3 2023.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

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This edition of MRM Research Roundup features evolving guest relationships, views on restauarant tech, employee desires and wedding trends. For those ordering at the counter, 45 percent said they get annoyed if they must wait more than five minutes and 76 percent didn’t want to wait more than 10 minutes to be served.

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Restaurant Hiring: Navigating the Labor Shortage

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Now as we enter a recovery stage, the biggest challenge that's emerged has become finding enough staff to fit the demand. Do you need a host to seat guests or someone to hello pack up delivery orders? Do you need a prep cook or a chef to help develop a new patio menu ? Seasonal employees that are eager to return.

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MRM Research Roundup: Top F&B Trends to Watch

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Some customers have the gift of foresight, using DoubleDash to add on recovery (or hair of the dog) essentials from nearby stores. As travel season approaches, we anticipate seeing more people lean into making their vacation destinations feel more like home, with an increase in activities like cooking while traveling!

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MRM Franchise Feed: Modular Chicken and 2020 Year-End Results

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We are continuing to expand to new locations and introduce new menu items – you never know what we have up our sleeves. A 1,400-square foot model without interior seating is also currently in development and will be equipped with a drive-thru and walk-up order window. Hartman is a veteran, having served as a U.S.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-July 2021 Edition

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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. " Remarkable Resiliency. foodservice industry.

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

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Augustine, Florida, a new self-serve store in Bayonne, New Jersey, focused on catering with a late-night walk-up window, and a counter-service store in Navarre, Florida, that will appeal strongly to tourists. "This The Mexican quick serve segment is definitely the place to be,” said Dejbakhsh. The company has 12 new U.S.

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