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The Digital Revolution, Evolving Consumer Expectations and Other Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

Enhanced Customer Engagement – Restaurants intensified their commitment to customer engagement, using strategies including personalization, loyalty programs, and data analytics to customize offerings and experiences. This helped them improve customer relationships, loyalty, satisfaction, and retention.

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What Trends Are You Seeing and What Can We Expect to See More of in 2022?

Modern Restaurant Management

We expect restaurants to place more emphasis on these things given increased competition in the space as operators aim to increase brand loyalty both internally and externally. This will cause restaurants to innovate their offerings amidst reduced menu sizes. Jay Fiske, Vice President, Powerhouse Dynamics. Kari Hensien, RizePoint CEO.

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Restaurant Insiders on 2020 Lessons Learned, Part Two

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We’ve always seen bartaco as a place to escape, and providing that comfort allows our guests to relax, have fun, and feel transported for a while. Chris Prociv, VP Marketing & Innovation at La Brea Bakery. We’ve also noticed the increased importance of loyalty programs at times like this.

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PPP Part Two and More News Restaurants Need to Know Now

Modern Restaurant Management

Additional funding has been allocated for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP ). “Our We Help You Make It approach has always been about helping operators succeed, and never has that been more important than it is today,” said Jim Osborne, senior vice president of customer strategy and innovation at US Foods.

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How Diversifying Your Services Can Help Increase Restaurant Sales

The Restaurant Times

Introducing a better POS system, staff training programs, or even completely rethinking their services are examples of strategies to achieve this balance. Select foods that are simple to prepare and transport. Avoid fragile things that can break or melt during transport. Loyalty Programs.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-September 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

“Restaurateurs and chefs will need to continue to innovate in order to increase margins on takeout and delivery, but they can count on people visiting in-person instead of just virtually as restrictions subside.” Convenience is key when it comes to technological innovations, especially when appealing to younger audiences.

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Food Chain Crisis Explained: Rising Food Prices & Supply Disruptions

Cheetah

For example, English dairy farmers discarded fresh milk due to a lack of transport trucks, and 20% of Italian tomatoes were lost this year to the heat. Ports, railroads, transporters, and distributors like Cheetah are the links that hold the food supply chain together, from picking to plate. Energy prices are very high right now too.