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The Drive-Thru Customer Experience Revolutionized Through AI

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Operations, told analysts in April 2021 that more than 90 percent of their business was generated from their drive-thrus. According to data from the NPD Group, fast-food chains dominated the restaurant market for 12 months ending in March 2021, gaining 7.1 percent of the market share that full-service restaurants shed.

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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part Two

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Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. And three, above all, we see the need for digital marketing automation continuing and growing into 2021 and beyond. We believe guests will want and value this type of unique experience even more next year.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2021 Edition

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Sales velocity is now -5 percent vs April 10, 2021. Sales velocity is now -3 percent vs April 10, 2021. California also experiences velocity gains with the average outlet increasing sales by 400 percent this week compared to the same week in 2020. Sales velocity is now -7 percent vs April 10, 2021. California.

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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. Personalized.

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Consumers Are Trading Down. Here’s How to Prevent Trade-Out

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Our data shows QSRs have struggled to regain traffic since the second half of 2021. percent compared to March 2021. Even breakfast, which was trending upward throughout 2021, has started to decline, with YOY traffic down -0.4 In Q4 2021, 23 percent said they planned on ordering more. In March 2022, traffic was down -8.5

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Leveraging POS Systems to Future-Proof Your Restaurant and Maximize Profits

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At the end of 2021, four out of five restaurants reported facing a staffing shortage due to reduced operating hours and dining capacity. By taking your staff off the phones for order-taking, they can focus on business-critical functions, such as food prep and customer service.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Restaurants’ Lockdown Lessons Are Key to Coping with Soaring Costs

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While increasing grocery costs could lead some consumers to eat out instead , it’s clear that restaurants need to do more to justify higher prices and improve the customer experience. First-Rate Service. consumers say they’re happy paying higher prices for great service. Seven out of 10 U.S.