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The True ROI of IoT in Food ServiceĀ 

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” No truer words were spoken by Benjamin Franklin and is a mantra that resonates deeply for businesses in the food service industry—many of whom are in recovery mode in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s five to seven times more energy used by food service than in a commercial space.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-Year 2020 Edition

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Over 2 in 5 (43 percent) Americans said a local business' failure to offer pandemic-friendly services led them to seek out and work with or purchase from a competitor, or discontinue patronage altogether. Make sure new options to communicate with customers are convenient and organized. Of those: Service was unorganized: 49 percent.

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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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Bytes & Bites: The Future-Ready Fusion of Foodservice and Technology

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The fusion of technology and food service is transforming the way restaurants operate, enhancing customer experiences, and shaping the future of the industry. From the way we place orders to how they’re prepared, every facet of the food service sector is being touched by technology. billion by 2027.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-September 2020 Edition

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Regardless of their party affiliation, small business decision makers view the outcome of the 2020 election as consequential: 81 percent say it will impact small businesses in the U.S., Using next-generation messaging, voice, video, and chatbots, global companies can now have highly personalized conversations with their customers at scale.

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

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For more than 30 years, the annual James Beard Awards have provided national acclaim and recognition of restaurants, food and beverage professionals, authors, journalists, broadcast media, and others in the food ecosystem. In fact, the food robotics market , estimated at $1.9 billion in 2020, is expected to reach $4.0

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How Restaurateurs Can Foster Employee Retention During COVID-Driven Labor Shortages

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Customer-centric. Customer experience management. In the wake of the pandemic, many restaurants have reshaped their entire approach to customer engagement prioritizing frictionless digital experiences, expanded delivery options, and increased health and safety precautions. between February and April 2020.