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MRM Research Roundup: Catering, Kiosks, Tipping and Dry January

Modern Restaurant Management

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature news about an influx of catering orders, the topic of tipping, the rise of kiosks and affordable Michelin restaurants. Among the highlights: On or Off Prem Same-store catering transactions increased +71 percent in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022.

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Efficient Catering and Event Planning Strategies for Restaurants

Eat Restaurant Management

The event industry, i.e. catering and event planning, has always been and continues to be a lucrative business opportunity. According to a recent report , the catering industry in the US at the end of 2022 was valued at $70.5 billion, and the industry’s market value is projected to increase to $138.2

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

To keep up with changing consumer preferences, operators noted that their top areas of investment in 2022 include mobile ordering (54 percent); delivery services (47 percent); technology such as new POS digital signage or other in-store tech (45 percent); and alternative payment methods (37 percent). "Consumers Fast is not fast enough.

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Seven Restaurant Trends That Will Define 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

Though many of the market forces that shaped the restaurant industry in 2021 were closely linked to disruption from the pandemic's onset in 2020, 2022 brings new challenges — and opportunities. Unprecedented labor and supply chain pressure will drive most of the restaurant trends that will define 2022, industry analysts say.

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2022 Trends: Meeting Challenges and Industry Evolution

Modern Restaurant Management

The Trend: Ghost kitchens and changing restaurant design cater to off prem. Covid certainly provided a temporary boost, but even though many guests are dining in again, the trendline for off prem is still going up. To meet this evolution, restaurant operators are investing in new and reimagined spaces.

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SynergySuite 2022 Year-End Accomplishments & Awards

Synergy Suite

January 1st, 2022. At the end of 2021, the beginning of 2022 SynergySuite was awarded the rising star award by FinancesOnline. January 11th, 2022. SynergySuite is listed as a 2022 Rising Star in Restaurant Management Software as a disruptive technology leader, leading the market. May 16th, 2022. April 28th, 2022 .

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Lending to hospitality sector nears £100m in 2022 for Cumberland Building Society

Boutique Hotelier

The company announced that its new lending tripled throughout 2022, increasing by 277%, delivering £99.62m compared to £26.4m Grant Seaton, senior commercial manager at The Cumberland, said: “2022 has been a really strong year and it’s positive to see new lending increase. delivered in 2021.