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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-Year 2020 Edition

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Reach3 is taking an ongoing look at consumer sentiment about restaurants and food retailing to determine how Americans really feel about issues such as sanitization, social distancing and the potential for exposure to infection and how they might be a barrier to visitation as restaurants reopen. percent in 2020. Dining During COVID.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-August 2020 Edition

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The biggest drops in staffing compared with the pre-pandemic period occurred in the front-of-house, which is not surprising given the limited dine-in operation capacity still experienced by many restaurants. ” “Brand Loyalty 2020: The Need for Hyper-Individualization” is available for download.

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Six Trends to Expect from Back of House in 2022

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COVID has upended the way the industry operates, shifting everything from the way we serve guests to how sanitation works to what the supply chain and labor market look like. After adopting better delivery and takeout technology in 2020, restaurants are now turning their tech budgets toward bringing in back of house.

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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 Restaurants Deliver Great Hospitality with Contactless Ordering and Payment

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” In fact, Mastercard estimates “over 40 percent growth in contactless transactions globally in the first quarter of 2020." Contactless ordering and payment involve a significant change in front-of-house operations for your guests and your staff. Make Staff Training a Priority.

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How Restaurants Can Remain Competitive in 2021

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2020 was a year that the restaurant industry won’t soon forget. According to a study by Panasonic , the percentage of restaurant businesses that consider themselves “tech-forward” doubled from 13% in January 2020 to 26% by August 2020. since March 2020. There is simply less front of house staff right now.

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5 Reasons You need Platform Restaurant Management Software (Sponsored)

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Despite the difficulties we faced in 2020, new restaurants continue to open and existing restaurants have eyed coming back after facing bankruptcy. For example, you might remind your BOH routine responsibilities like sanitation or other prep work. In addition to these features, look for a KDS that provides data analytics.