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Inflation Is Impacting The Restaurant Industry. Here’s How To Fight It.

7 Shifts

We also wanted to see if the inflation concerns many are expressing are showing in restaurants as large flows of government stimulus are distributed. We also looked to see if the number of items ordered per receipt has stayed the same: they didn't. Guests are ordering fewer items and paying more for them. per receipt.

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Back of House, Yet Front-Facing Priority – Restaurant BOH Trends to Monitor in 2023

Modern Restaurant Management

Those areas of your restaurant that aren’t typically seen by customers but directly impact your business. So, even if your customers are unaware of what’s going on behind the scenes, any operational inefficiencies will eventually surface – with potentially dire consequences for your business.

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How To Encourage Diners To Order Directly From Your Restaurant’s Own Delivery Channel

The Restaurant Times

Even prior to last year’s COVID-19 flux of delivery orders, individuals were increasingly replacing carryout orders with deliveries, 21% are making this switch to home drop-offs according to a survey done by Restaurant Business. Another problem is customers ordering food when a restaurant is closed.

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The 5 Things Food Vendors Don't Want You to Know

Embrace the Suck

Having worked as a consultant for a large foodservice distributor for 4 years, I learned a lot about their business. It’s my duty to give you an edge that can help you run a more profitable business. One thing you have to know up front is that their business is a lot like yours: uber-competitive!

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

Modern Restaurant Management

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). The data revealed an overwhelming 72 percent of diners plan on ordering pizza this year on either The Big Game, National Pizza Day, or both.

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The Future of Restaurants is Forever Changed by COVID-19

Modern Restaurant Management

That was just the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, but at Wolf’s Ridge Brewing, it was a clear sign of change and we immediately knew we’d have to adjust our business model. For example, it's clear that tips, for the foreseeable future, will not provide a stand-alone solution to compensate front of house staff.

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Restaurants and Bars Should Consider Text Message Surveys for Gathering Customer Feedback

Modern Restaurant Management

These alternatives are not only more customer-friendly but also provide businesses with the tools to streamline the feedback collection process and extract meaningful insights to drive improvements. For businesses, this means eliminating barriers to participation and ensuring that the feedback process aligns with modern consumer expectations.

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