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Three Ways to Leverage Technology for Restaurant Reopenings

Modern Restaurant Management

Data shows that guests want to dine out but safety concerns are the biggest factor holding them back. No-touch digital menus enable guests to view menus on their personal mobile device instantly, for free and without downloads or ads by scanning a QR code. Here are three ways to leverage technology for restaurant re-openings: 1.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Matthew Crompton, CGA’s Client Solutions Director, Americas said: “Recovery is well and truly here, and for many states sales may be close to returning to normal levels. “Let us assume that operators were able to better meet the needs of those 30 percent of guests who are under-whelmed by the beverage program.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-May 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Data findings in the series have offered insight into customer expectations to support restaurant brands as they navigate through the health crisis and continue to move forward through the recovery. These closures presented the surviving brands with the opportunity to acquire new guests. Mobile Apps. Advanced personalization.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-July 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

The two biggest challenges noted were “declining local consumer demand” and “limited dine-in capacity,” closely followed by “keeping staff and guests from contracting COVID-19.” ” The pace of recovery for Yum! Their recovery pace is only quickening. ” Investment. Menus and Pricing.

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Coca-Cola Research Reveals What Guests Want Post-COVID

Modern Restaurant Management

Pick-up and curbside delivery will gain stronger relevance post-COVID, and dine-in recovery will be stronger than pre-COVID levels. Price has become less of a differentiator, as consumers that agree they base restaurant choice on coupons and price decreased by 2.2 Pre-COVID: 10.3 visits per month. dine-in visits. pickup/curbside.

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Defining a Post-COVID19 Consumer: What Your Guests Will Look for When They Walk Through Your Doors

Goliath Consulting

But much has changed since you’ve last had dine-in guests; consumer spending behavior and eating habits have been reset. Other than your most loyal customers, there is no guarantee that your old guests will return to dine with you while social distancing and other public health recommendations remain in effect. Trust, a Human Element.

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Takeout For Good and Menus Go Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature the Takeout For Good Effort on June 2 and a host of products designed to help restaurants keep guests and staff safer as they reopen. Altering seating arrangements to improve spacing between guests. Takeout For Good. Redesigning workflows to ensure safe distancing between employees.