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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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What Trends Are You Seeing and What Can We Expect to See More of in 2022?

Modern Restaurant Management

Tight menus, for set prices, at times offering previously unapproachable product at approachable prices. 2022 will be the year where the restaurant industry shows the world how flexible and techno-savvy it really is. Six key predictions for 2022 include: A focus on building an agile, resilient supply chain.

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How Food Truck Expansion Can Help Your Restaurant in 2022

MBB Hospitality

We are going to teach you how food truck expansion can help you grow your restaurant in 2022. You can rent a food truck for a fraction of the price that it would cost you to buy one. Use The Food Truck For Catering Events. When people love a restaurant, they often want that restaurant to cater for their large events.

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Inflation Takes a Bite at the Restaurant Industry; How Can Operators Cope?

Modern Restaurant Management

As is the norm in the widespread economic landscape of 2022, inflation has well-and-truly hit the restaurant industry. Additionally, menu prices at casual dining establishments rose by an average of 9 percent year over year from 2021. In August of this year, the cost for consumers of purchasing food away from home rose by 8.3

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Consumer Data Analytics Reveal Dining Patterns to Attract Customers 

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2022, there were about 631,000 restaurants in the United States. Nearly a third of restaurants (29 percent) are considering raising prices. However, 88 percent of consumers say they’d understand if their favorite local business raised its prices due to inflation and rising costs of goods. including restaurants.

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Five Tips for Giving Employees Gifts That Will Make a Difference

Modern Restaurant Management

Subsequently, in 2022, companies faced the "Great Resignation," resulting in the loss of some of their most valuable team members. Recognizing this diversity and catering to it is key to fostering genuine engagement and job satisfaction. Employees are individuals with diverse tastes, needs, and aspirations.

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