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How AI Alleviates Restaurant Pain Points

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Since the pandemic, restaurants have endured a plethora of issues ranging from fluctuating dining restrictions to supply chain issues to rising food prices. Evidently, restaurants will still have to work to meet increased demand, and customer service must be a focal point even when tightening budgets.

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Recipe for Success – How Technology Is Revolutionizing the Restaurant Industry

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Additionally, with the cost of living continuing to skyrocket and food price inflation at a record high, customers are increasingly focusing their spending where they are likely to garner some type of benefit. As a result, loyalty programmes are now playing a hugely important role in attracting and retaining customers.

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Celebrating 90 Years of Fresh, Maine Lobster

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We've been around 90 years due to our loyal customers who come back every year, our great seafood, the iconic brand we've built over decades, our amazing staff that stresses customer service, and the Beal's family. Food prices are rising all over, how can you manage with a high-ticket item such as lobster?

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

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Food prices are soaring amidst supply chain disruptions, increasing labor costs, and processing plant shutdowns. Poultry prices are up 15 percent to 18 percent ; the cost of eggs has risen 73 percent. First-Rate Service. consumers say they’re happy paying higher prices for great service.

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Restaurant Marketing Has Evolved: Unlock the Preferences of the Modern Customer

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2023 brought new challenges to the table for the restaurant industry, from rising food prices due to inflation to continued disruptions in the supply chain. First-party data can inform restaurant marketing and advertising strategies, leading to better customer retention and higher foot traffic.

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Tech Investments That Will Help Restaurant Operators Grow Their Business

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Operators planning for growth are looking into new technology solutions that will help them get where they want to be, while also facing continuing challenges such as high food prices, staffing levels and increased competition.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-Year 2024

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Customers give the highest ratings to the mobile apps (82) and websites (81) used to place orders. The cost of food delivery is a concern in terms of the fairness of food prices (69) and pre-tip taxes and service fees (69). The ACSI Restaurant and Food Delivery Study 2024 is based on 14,604 completed surveys.