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How AI Will Save the Restaurant Industry

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Within a decade, it could be possible for an individual to approach a drive-through in an autonomous vehicle, order through an AI-powered voice ordering assistant, and eat food that was prepared by robots. Voice Ordering. But this technology has even more applications than just ordering on guests' personal devices.

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Restaurants Pivot to the new ‘Post-COVID’ Consumer Behavior Patterns

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Expect to see more self-ordering kiosks already present at Taco Bell, Panera and McDonalds. Ghost restaurants that capitalize on online delivery are a $45 billion market, much higher than the $41 billion previously estimated. In lieu of available labor, companies are turning more to automation.

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What’s Next?: MRM Restaurant Survival Guide Updates

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Restaurant employees can apply online to receive a one-time, $500 check to use toward bills, including housing, transportation, utilities, childcare, groceries, medical bills and/or student loans. To receive funds, the applicants must complete their grant requests online. Live in the U.S., an overseas U.S. military base, or any U.S.

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MRM Research Roundup: Top F&B Trends to Watch

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Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. Holiday Hangovers : On the days after holidays like St.

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For Restaurants Cutting Their Carbon Footprint, Composting Food Scraps Is Just the Beginning

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Chef-owner Colleen Marnell-Suhanosky opened the restaurant in 2013 after working for renowned Boston chef Lydia Shire and at various East Coast restaurants, including Gramercy Tavern in New York City. Community, environment. It’s part of my DNA. That seems to be the case with Rifrullo’s kitchen staff.

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The Cost of B-ing Good

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These trends are driven by Millennial and Gen Z consumers, who are more willing to pay a premium for sustainable products; those consumers also tend to be more online and acutely aware of the impact of business practices on the lives of people and the future of the planet.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-May 2021 Edition

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Compared to six months ago, there has been an increase in frequency of consumers ordering take out/ delivery, with 39 percent order more than three times in the last two weeks. Online sales grew 19.9 Consumers Still Cautious. Celebrating Events in the On Premise. retail sales excluding automotive and gasoline increased 23.3

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