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Consumers Welcome Some Restaurant Automation, Reject Others

Modern Restaurant Management

Some diners are more open to robot servers at quick service restaurants (30 percent) and table service (10 percent), but are still in the minority. Customers don’t find it acceptable for stores to rely on robots and software to handle complex problem-solving tasks, or tasks that keep people and spaces clean and safe.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Eating Habits are Shifting

Modern Restaurant Management

The concern for eating out is fading, however, almost one-third still have apprehensions about going to a restaurant, according to new research conducted by Provoke Insights provided exclusively to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. One-fifth of consumers rate menu price as poor. The study was in-field from March 1-10, 2022.

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Is your business in shape for the year?

Hospitality Magazine

Double down on customer service, removing friction and delays. Part of this is a boost to staff training: start with tray skills and simple sales scripts, then find ways to make service faster. A digital menu gives you endless flexibility to experiment with new dishes, drinks and pricing. Upgrade your menu.

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The Best Restaurant Marketing Tips

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine surveyed marketing experts to find out the best ways restaurants can market themselves now. Customers are going to be hesitant to dine indoors. Basant Baruah, Senior Content Marketer, Beaconstac. Keegan Brown, Marketing Manager Easy On Hold & Brand Music.

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Promotions and Loyalty Programs Are Key to Coaxing Diners

Modern Restaurant Management

Promotions and loyalty programs are necessary to convince Americans to dine out more frequently, according to new research from Provoke Insights and Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. “Establishments should ensure that the experience is worthwhile to the customer with high customer service and great food.

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Survey Says: Restaurateurs Are Making Expansion Plans

Modern Restaurant Management

To delve more into the results, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Matt Zibell, VP Technology at TouchBistro. The website is one part of it, but it’s also about maintaining an active social media presence, offering a loyalty program, and investing in ongoing marketing campaigns.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. Consider, for instance, a scenario in which your Point of Sale (POS) system can forecast the popularity of a new dish based on historical customer behaviour.

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