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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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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Enhancing Operational Visibility in Ghost Kitchens

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic, a new trend in the food service industry has risen in popularity—ghost kitchens. These restaurants, which exclusively deliver food, typically use online ordering and a cashless transaction system that allows for little physical interaction between the customer and facilitator. Temperature monitoring.

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Key Takeaways from the 2022 FDA Food Code

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In the waning days of 2022, FDA issued an updated Food Code with several important updates. economy, and the Food Code impacts virtually every American. Let’s examine the key new provisions of the 2022 Food Code. Many of the key changes in the 2022 Food Code relate to food allergens.

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2023 Reflections: The Year That Was in Restaurants, Part Two

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Fast-food chains, grappling with economic pressures, embraced self-service kiosks, while the rise of secure mobile payment platforms responded to the imperative of enhancing transaction security. . I can predict that by 2030 Face and finger IDs will be used in every second restaurant.

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A Chef’s Guide to Sustainable Dining

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There are two key reasons for moving to more sustainable gastronomy: one is because climate change is threatening our very food supply, and the other is that how we are currently producing food is contributing to climate change. Use smaller plates : Many restaurants serve way too large portions of food. Keep it seasonal.

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How AI Will Save the Restaurant Industry

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According to research by the National Restaurant Association Research and Knowledge Group, the restaurant industry will likely be drastically different by the year 2030. Restaurants and food joints, once reliable venues for human interaction, will be important for the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

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Seven Restaurant Trends That Will Define 2022

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Unprecedented labor and supply chain pressure will drive most of the restaurant trends that will define 2022, industry analysts say. Diners simply don’t want the low food quality that often comes with long menus. These restaurant food trends can directly impact a restaurant’s profitability. Ghost Kitchens.

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