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On the Road to Relief: Restaurant Trends and Opportunities to Watch

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According to September 2023 numbers from the National Restaurant Association , 49 percent of restaurants reported year-over-year increases in same-store sales. Leverage Data to Personalize Experiences Every day, restaurants generate vast volumes of data from their point-of-sale (POS) systems. Coffee in 2023.

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Maximizing March Madness Profits for Restaurants Through Advanced Technology Solutions

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Armed with an omni-channel POS platform, restaurant operators can not only bring an immediate boost in sales during one of the busiest times of the year, but also lay the groundwork for long-term customer engagement and loyalty.

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Restaurants with Strong Brand Identities Captivate Gen Z

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Another is to add convenience like saved orders, saved payment methods or Apple Pay, loyalty programs, and personalized offers or perks. Born between 1997 and 2012, Generation Z is a demographic known for being tech-savvy and socially conscious. Avoid simply churning out content for the sake of building presence on an app.

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Consumer Habits Are Changing — What’s Next for Restaurant Tech?

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Many food and beverage establishments have seen success with technology — such as contactless options, automation to support changing workforces and innovative customer loyalty strategies — in their endeavors to meet the demand for safer and more convenient dining experiences. Gone are the days of cash-only transactions.

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MRM Research Roundup: Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day 2024 Edition

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In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature pizza predictions, Valentine's Day menu trends and lots about loyalty. Pizza Ordering Predictions HungerRush released the results of a national dining survey on 2024 pizza ordering predictions for The Big Game (February 11) and National Pizza Day (February 9).

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

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Consider, for instance, a scenario in which your Point of Sale (POS) system can forecast the popularity of a new dish based on historical customer behaviour. To capture their attention and loyalty, businesses, including restaurants, must prioritise easy access and convenience.

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Growth of Modern Contactless Payments: Increasing Restaurant Profitability and Efficiency

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The restaurant industry is driving the growth of modern point-of-sale (POS) solutions that enable contactless payments. restaurant sales are expected to reach 898 billion dollars by the end of 2022. Contactless solutions have become a tool to ensure the survival of many businesses over the past three years.