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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-May 2021 Edition

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percent) over the year to March 2021. Punchh announced the results of the Cinco de Mayo campaigns it powered for its restaurant brands on May 5, 2021. Leading market players are focusing on developing environment-friendly, bio-degradable, and 100 percent recyclable packaging methods using aluminium foil. Bn over 2021-2031.

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How the Pandemic Has Forever Changed the Way We Eat

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As we venture further into 2021, here are the trends from the COVID era we believe are here to stay: Food Safety Will Remain Consumers’ Top Concern. As the pandemic spread, one of the biggest deterrents from people frequenting their favorite restaurants was concern of exposure to the COVID-19 virus.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part One

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We’ve found ways to use less plastic and recycle more. In terms of pricing, we did have to raise our prices a bit in 2021 due to cost increases, and we’ve been able to keep them steady, fortunately. The lockdown encouraged us to be smarter about using our resources, to save both money and planet earth.

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AI Food Intelligence and Now Serving Democracy

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is rolling out a suite of features and extended price cuts through March 2021 to support restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are also extending its Open Door pricing which waives subscription and cover fees in the US, Canada and other select markets through March 2021. Combatting Paper Cup Waste.

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Hot Restaurant Menu Trends for 2022

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From reusable and recyclable packaging to zero-waste options, restaurants are continuing to prioritize sustainable initiatives. The What’s Hot survey was conducted in October 2021. Sustainability will continue to influence menus and how restaurants make decisions across the board.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

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The pandemic has permanently altered the consumer-restaurant relationship with operators investing in technology and real estate to align with changing consumer preferences, according to the 2021 Restaurant Franchise Pulse survey, conducted by TD Bank. Christmas Day delivers second-highest day for check value across 2021.

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Coca-Cola Research Reveals What Guests Want Post-COVID

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Six major themes are expected to drive restaurant operator profitability and beverage attachment post-COVID, according to the Coca-Cola 2021 Fountain Foodservice Beverage Strategy Survey. "While most consumers do not expect the pandemic to end in 2021, they are already considering their future lifestyles, including dining behavior."