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How To Attract Gen Z Customers to Your Restaurant

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Gen Z is a generation born from 1997 to 2012 , with the oldest members turning 25 this year. But that does not mean that they are married to the idea of cooking at home for every meal, so offer as many dining options as possible including dine-in, carryout, online ordering, curbside pick-up, and delivery. percent of the U.S.

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Effectively Targeting and Marketing to Gen Z

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Marketing trends, mobile data insights show that Gen Z has a considerable appetite for restaurants, clean eating, fast-casual, and exciting twists on healthy dining options. Born between 1995-2012, they range from seven to 24 years of age. And wow, does this young generation have some incredible spending power!

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Four Hands-Free Solutions to Help Make Your Restaurant Touchless

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Many restaurants and dining establishments are looking to implement new innovations heading into 2021. According to a 2012 review from Mayo Clinic , most studies found paper towels are more effective at drying hands, removing bacteria and causing less contamination than electric dryers. Mobile Payment. Also, what about the door handle?

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-June 2021 Edition

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In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we have news of a possible-robust recovery for restaurants, home delivery and top food delivery apps. Surge in Diner Demand. Yelp Data shows restaurants are reopening amidst a surge in diner demand. Yelp found more than 3.7 Yelp found more than 3.7 They saw a similar increase in diners seated in April 2021.

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7 Restaurant Management Book Recommendations

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While you must follow the strict guidelines to ensure the safety of your staff and customers, that’s not to say you can’t take advantage of an empty restaurant to improve your knowledge of restaurant management, running a business, and creating a recipe for success when you eventually get back to business as usual. Published: 2009 ?? Goodreads: 4.09

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Who’s Paying for the Great Delivery Wars?

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Seamless was founded in 1999, Grubhub in 2004, Postmates in 2011, and DoorDash in 2012. As we enter a new year, pushback against delivery apps and predatory practices is growing — in courtrooms, polling booths, and within restaurants and their customer base. When did delivery apps get so powerful? Delivery apps hurt restaurants.

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Q1 2022 Legal Update

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An earlier version of the law was passed in 2012, but was struck down in 2019. Connecticut Extends Outdoor Dining to April 2023 : On March 30, 2022, Connecticut governor Ned Lamont signed legislation that relaxes outdoor dining rules until April 30, 2023 to allow restaurants to continue serving customers outside. Legislation.

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