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MRM Research Roundup: Destination Dining, Voice Commerce, and the Force of Fast Food

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Growing menu innovation and healthy fast food further drive the growth of the market. The demand for fast food is still strong because it is affordable, convenient, and offers a wide variety of menu items, which is why it is the go-to option for millions of Americans every day. billion in 2024 and is anticipated to rise at a CAGR of 3.74

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How Quick-Service Restaurants Can Use Technology to Reduce Wait Times in 2025

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Diners simply scan a code with their phone, browse the menu, place their order, and pay – all from their table or even while waiting in line. A great example is Hofbräuhaus Pittsburgh, which used the Bbot QR code platform to reopen its outdoor garden. These systems go beyond simple tracking. Another advantage?

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How Restaurant Owners Can Prepare for the COVID-19 Cold Weather Lull

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With some outdoor dining pilot programs coming to an end as we head into the winter months, tens of thousands of restaurants across the country will be forced to operate at a fraction of typical capacity without added outdoor seating to supplement the loss. Managing cash flow can be difficult for seasonal businesses.

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State of the Industry and More Restaurant Research

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A Return to Normal The National Restaurant Association released its 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry report, which examines key factors impacting the industry including the current state of the economy, operations, workforce, and food and menu trends to forecast sales and market trends for the year ahead. million by the end of 2023.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Bad Ass Gets Bigger and New Prototype for Bagel Boss

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The concept is centered around a 900-degree coal fired oven, and its streamlined menu offers “well-done” pizza, coal fired chicken wings, homemade meatballs, and a variety of handcrafted sandwiches and salads. “Anthony’s represents a fantastic addition to the BurgerFi family. .” across Asia.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Currying Up Favor and Committed Taco

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Ingredients are clean and sourced from local vendors whenever possible, and the menu is designed to support vegan, gluten-free, and Halal diets in an effort to accommodate all guests, no matter their dietary preferences. Haggis, a seasoned executive, brings nearly 40 years of experience in the food industry to Taco John’s board.

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First Robotic Mobile Restaurant and DoorDash’s Commissary Kitchen

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With multiple restaurants in a shared space, DoorDash will empower these merchants to offer their customers new menu offerings and pairings unique to the DoorDash Kitchens’ restaurants. “Restaurants are catching on and realizing that it isn’t as simple as adding a vegan burger onto the menu.