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Diners Believe Customer Experience Is Declining Due to Labor Shortages

Modern Restaurant Management

With these shortages, friction points are increasing in the dining experience with longer wait times to receive food (33 percent), diminished customer experience due to overstressed staff (32 percent), and longer wait times just to place an order (17 percent) being among the top three pain points.

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The Power of Consistency in Guest Satisfaction

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Recent reports of possible portion-size discrepancies at Chipotle are a cautionary tale for brands, highlighting a few critical issues in the restaurant industry: consistently meeting customer expectations and the swift power of social media. What are some best practices brands need to put in place to maintain consistency throughout stores?

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

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Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2025. Similarly, AI-driven thermostats will optimize indoor climates, enhancing the comfort of both staff and customers while balancing energy usage.

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AI, VR, Holographs and More in QSRs

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To answer that and more, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to an expert–Daniel Hawes, Vice President of Product Design at Givex, whose work marries the worlds of technology, design, and academic research. For example, restaurants integrating VR can offer diners an experience that extends beyond the meal itself.

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Restaurant Execs Optimistic About AI Impact

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To gain more insights, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Sambvani. Currently, restaurants are leveraging AI in various aspects of their operations, including customer service, marketing, operations management, and data analysis. How are restaurants using AI now?

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Using Tech for Better Guest Engagement

Modern Restaurant Management

and Canada, found that technology such as interactive digital menus, in-restaurant mobile apps, and augmented reality experiences are playing a vital role in empowering restaurants to stay relevant and meet the evolving needs and expectations of diners. What are some things restaurant operators can do to deliver a better delivery experience?

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Consumers Welcome Some Restaurant Automation, Reject Others

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Operators must weigh guest acceptance while making strategic decisions about integrating automation at many restaurant touch points, according to Software Advice’s 2024 Automated Customer Experience Survey. How can we leverage automation to exceed customer expectations for personalized service and promote customer loyalty?