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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Recession, Resilience and the Eventual Restaurant Industry Recovery

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But a few short weeks would change everything, from in-person dining to supply chain access to consumer standards regarding health, safety, and sustainability. This time last year, industry revenue was strong, job growth was evident, and small business diversity was alive.

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New & Notable: TEAM Schostak Celebrates 40, AI in Food Service and Beachy Tech

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TheFork and SevenRooms have joined forces to offer an exclusive and unique combination of services aimed at helping restaurants increase online reservations while seamlessly managing their front of house and guest experiences. SevenRooms Partners with TheFork. Rewards include a gold ring set and monetary bonus rewards.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-August 2020 Edition

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However, among those interested in dining out, needs for health, safety and extraordinary personalized experiences vary greatly, which SevenRooms has categorized into four diner personas. According to the data, more than one in three Americans (38 percent) said they are looking forward to dining out again over the next three months.

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Safe Distancing Tech and a Farewell to Foam

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The consumer adoption pre-pandemic was incredible, and we look forward to continuing to use the technology in combination with our reservations, delivery and loyalty programs once we’re able to reopen our doors.” It can be used in high-traffic areas such as hotel guest reservation check-in areas or public restrooms.

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The Future of Dining: Industry Expert Insights

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Food robotics has emerged during the pandemic as a very viable solution to health, safety and sanitation concerns. Food robotics has emerged during the pandemic as a very viable solution to health, safety and sanitation concerns. Two examples: 1. The rise of the new ghost kitchen/delivery company/food hall hybrid.

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