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Six Trends to Expect from Back of House in 2022

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Here are six things you can expect to see in back-of-house tech in 2022. After adopting better delivery and takeout technology in 2020, restaurants are now turning their tech budgets toward bringing in back of house. This includes things like clocking enforcement, which is managed by the back-of-house.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

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The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years’ past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food. Diners Show Holiday Spirit. Hassle-free holiday meals. Sales Stumble in November. The Restaurant of the Future is Here Now.

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The 20/20 on 2020: Restaurant Experts Weigh In

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Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders and experts for their insights on what will impact restaurants in 2020 and the response was overwhelming. The biggest trend by far, for now, and going into 2020 is ghost kitchens (AKA delivery only, virtual kitchens, cloud kitchens, pick-up only, etc.).

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How to Invest for the Future When Profits are Down

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When six years of growth for the restaurant industry are wiped away in a year, it’s no surprise that the National Restaurant Association is saying that 2020 was the worst year for restaurants. Many operators say they are looking to bolster their back-of-house capabilities in the coming year. Whatever the need, start there.

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Optimization, Visibility, and Convenience: How Restech Is Driving Restaurant Recovery

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March 2020 until now was survival mode. Rather than rely on manager estimates, you can harness your data and get optimized schedules based on your forecasted sales. App-Based Tools for Scheduling and Checklists. While 2020 was all about convenience for the customer, 2021 can focus on making life easier for your employees.

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Coronavirus and Restaurants: A Year In Review

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After a few weeks of uncertainty in February and early March 2020, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020, by the World Health Organization. It hit a fast low on March 22, 2020 — with the industry as a whole seeing a 77% drop in sales. All rates that compare day or median are based on the period of January 2020.

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Restaurants Implementing Technology Today Are Better Prepared for the Disruptions of Tomorrow

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The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and its echoing effects have heavily impacted the restaurant industry, and as a result it continues to experience many restrictions. The restaurant industry lost $240 billion in profits in 2020 , and in 2021 is projected to fall about $167.5