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How Restaurants Can Remain Competitive in 2021

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We’re not talking about just surviving the pandemic—but thriving through 2021 and beyond, and setting new standards. diners prefer to view menus, order, and pay for their meal using their phones rather than interacting with servers during the pandemic. Even after the pandemic, QR codes are here to stay.

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Four Key Predictions for Restaurant Tech

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The old norm of 15-20 servers per small restaurant is unsustainable for mom and pops if they’re looking to meet demand, making the evolution of tech vital for 2022 and worth keeping an eye on. We’ve seen it throughout 2020 and 2021, and now 2022 is seeing a new version of the same.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

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The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank. Christmas Day delivers second-highest day for check value across 2021.

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[Study] The Great Resignation is here. What 3,700 Restaurant Employees are Looking For To Stay Engaged

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Restaurant Workers Say Sanitation Is Important for their Satisfaction. of employees rated sanitation efforts of ultra-high importance, with an average score of 4.1 The State of Restaurant Employee Satisfaction in 2021. Sanitation efforts. Executive Summary. Employees aren't satisfied with their current wages. Appendices.

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The Etiquette of Dining Out Has Changed (Again). Here’s How It’s Done.

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The pandemic has put an end to spontaneity in so many ways (simply leaving the house calls for double-checking you have a mask and sanitizer on hand), and the feeling is particularly acute when it comes to dining out. Reservations Matter More Now Than Ever. Let Us Repeat: Don’t Be an A **e.

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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part One

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Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. In 2021, the digitization of the restaurant industry will increase exponentially. Our outlook for 2021 is optimistic. Here are their responses. To read part two, click here.

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The Casa Bonita Reopening Is Real but It Might as Well Be a Joke

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In summer 2021, however, help arrived when Trey Parker and Matt Stone bought the restaurant. Otherwise, much of the restoration work has focused on structural or sanitation fixes, with the oft-stated goal being to leave Casa Bonita largely as it was in the fond memories of Coloradans, but improved. per adult and $24.99

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