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How Restaurants Can Remain Competitive in 2021

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million out of work, it was nothing short of devastating. Ordering online, paying with mobile phones, scanning QR codes for a menu, and a ton of takeout, are just a part of dining out now. For both safety and ease, there isn’t a better option. 2020 was a year that the restaurant industry won’t soon forget.

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Restaurant Take-out Innovations

Squirrel Systems

Through this article we will look at a few interesting examples of how restaurants have transformed their take-out offerings to stay efficient during this period of reduced sales and satisfy customers through innovative technologies. How can I optimize take-out at my restaurant?

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The 10 Best Bits of Advice We Heard on Season 1 of the Restaurant Growth Podcast

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We wanted to take a look back and highlight some of our favorite moments during our first season. Shawn is the host of not one but two podcasts— Digital Hospitality and Restaurant Influencers —and he stopped by ours to talk about creating a media brand out of your restaurant. That smartphone is your media center. But what can you do?

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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. Delivery and take-out will continue to be the most popular way consumers will get their restaurant meals in a COVID and post-COVID world. Here are their responses. To read part one, click here.

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COVID-19 Is an Opportunity to Differentiate Your Restaurant Brand

Modern Restaurant Management

I have seen firsthand how this is playing out. While waiting for our table (which was on an outside patio setting fully following social distance rules), I noticed there was a distinct difference in how the two establishments were managing COVID-19. Dine-in mobile ordering. The wait was 45 minutes.

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Seven Traits of Successful Restaurant Owners and Managers

7 Shifts

The fact that 60% of restaurants fail in their first year and 80% close within five years of their grand opening is an indication that few have what it takes for long-term success. If you want to open a restaurant , or if you're going to take a fresh look at where you are in your journey as a restaurateur, you must develop a business plan.

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8 Ways to Navigate The Restaurant Staff Shortage

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Despite the vaccination efforts and safety measures implemented by restaurants, some potential employees may still be hesitant to return to work in this industry. Some owners have had to take on multiple roles themselves or hire unqualified staff, affecting the quality of service and customer experience.