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How Fast-Casual Marketers Can Prepare for 2022 Dine-in Traffic

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Smart QSR and fast casual chains like Chipotle and Shake Shack reconfigured their strategies to lean heavily into delivery apps, digital ordering, and loyalty programs. Now, as we enter 2022, predictions indicate a big shift back to sit-down dining. (We’ve But the platform is where the real winners shook out.

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2022: A Year of Transition for Restaurants

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More than half of restaurant operators said it would be a year or more before businesses conditions return to normal with food, labor, and occupancy costs are expected to remain elevated, and continue to impact restaurant profit margins in 2022, according to the National Restaurant Association's 2022 State of the Restaurant Industry report.

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Hungry for Growth: The Restaurant Industry in 2022

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Some have even developed lucrative new business models that they will continue to apply and scale in 2022. Several other pandemic-related trends will continue into 2022 and beyond, and new trends will also emerge. From there, restaurants can build processes and inject innovation into this framework. Staffing Shortages Continue.

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The Digital Foodie: Top Trends That Will Drive 2022 Restaurant Marketing

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In particular, supply chain disruptions and staffing shortages – whether due to resignations or illness – are forcing quick service and fast casual restaurants to adapt quickly to changing conditions. Increased Emphasis on Online Ordering. Former competitors are now part of the same umbrella company.

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What Trends Are You Seeing and What Can We Expect to See More of in 2022?

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2022 will be the year where the restaurant industry shows the world how flexible and techno-savvy it really is. It’s therefore reasonable to predict that we will see even more automated technology coming to the forefront and being applied in 2022. This will cause restaurants to innovate their offerings amidst reduced menu sizes.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Consumer Data Analytics Reveal Dining Patterns to Attract Customers 

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In 2022, there were about 631,000 restaurants in the United States. When we asked about fast food: 29 percent said they eat fast food frequently. 46 percent said they occasionally dine at a fast-food restaurant. Only five percent said they never eat fast food. 29 percent said they rarely ate at casual restaurants.

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The Tech Revolution Reshaping the Restaurant Experience

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In a world reshaped by the pandemic, evolving labor markets, and shifts in consumer behaviors, restaurant owners are increasingly turning to technological innovations. Casual Dining In today's casual dining sector, the focus is on blending operational efficiency with a welcoming atmosphere.