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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. ” The gift of food. During November, the percentage of restaurant food online mentions and reviews that was classified as positive grew by 7.0

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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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Tech-ing it up for 2021: Three Ways Technology Will Help Restaurants in the New Year 

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2020 threw unprecedented challenges our way, causing chaos throughout the food and beverage industries. Already fairly widespread at the beginning of 2020, once the pandemic hit, the rate of online ordering soared to heights never seen before. One way is to embrace the wonders of technology. Digitize Your Menu.

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DoorDash Ordering Trends: Diners Are Picking Local

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on DoorDash (2021 vs. 2020). consumers added sides, beverages and appetizers to their cart the most so far in 2022. While Friday at 6 p.m. remains the most popular time to order delivery and pickup, more diners are waking up to the smell of breakfast at their door with a three-times increase in breakfast orders between 5 a.m.

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Restaurant Trends to Look For in 2025

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Currently, 50 percent of restaurants, including sit-down and fast-food establishments, offer plant-based options, and this is only expected to grow. Controlling food waste is a hot topic in the industry as well. Contactless Ordering, Inside and Out Door Dash, Uber Eats and other third-party delivery services will continue to expand.

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Seven Restaurant Trends That Will Define 2022

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Though many of the market forces that shaped the restaurant industry in 2021 were closely linked to disruption from the pandemic's onset in 2020, 2022 brings new challenges — and opportunities. Diners simply don’t want the low food quality that often comes with long menus. Health-Conscious Food Will Dominate Menus.

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Implement Compelling Marketing Ideas to Drive Traffic and Boost Sales

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Supply chain issues, high food costs, and labor shortages are cutting profits at restaurants nationwide, the National Restaurant Association reported. Additionally, 91 percent of restaurateurs said their total food costs are higher than they were prior to the pandemic. Finding reliable staff is also a challenge. Consistency is key.