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Seven Restaurant Trends That Will Define 2022

Modern Restaurant Management

Menu variety plays a substantial role in every dining experience. Though many of the market forces that shaped the restaurant industry in 2021 were closely linked to disruption from the pandemic's onset in 2020, 2022 brings new challenges — and opportunities. Simplified Menus. Simplified Menus. Serving smaller portion sizes.

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Six Strategies to Improve Restaurant Efficiency

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Be conscious of this when taking reservations. This will aid you in delivering an enjoyable dining experience and help you retain customer loyalty. Thank: Let the customer know that although an issue occurred, you are still very happy that they dined with you, and you would welcome their return. Untrained and unmotivated staff.

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Superfoods, Sanitation and Serene Spaces

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But one thing is for sure: the COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the restaurant dining experience. Additionally, plant-based and immunity-boosting foods, sanitation and outdoor dining has accelerated to an all time high. It has resulted in a huge shift in dining consciousness. Superfoods. Sanitation. Serene Spaces.

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Best Practices for Outdoor Dining All Year Long

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Outdoor dining is still top of mind as owners want to keep employees and customers safe and have questions about maintaining outdoor spaces in inclement weather. That's fine for sidewalks but not very conducive to outdoor dining, including keeping tables leveled. How much should a restaurant invest in outdoor dining necessities?

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Five Ways to Increase Sales at Your Restaurant this Valentine’s Day

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On Valentine’s Day, restaurants fill up quickly with reservations from couples eager to spend a romantic night together. On the flip side, if you run an upscale restaurant, offering a prix fixe menu is a great way to attract customers who usually wouldn’t dine with you. A prix fixe menu also gives off an air of elegance.

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Busy Philipps Believes in Name Dropping for a Good Reservation 

EATER

Here, you can see her baking impressively elaborate birthday cakes for her kids, partaking in the espresso martini trend , and dining (and at times crying ) at restaurants. Eater spoke to Philipps about feeling hangry, which coast has the superior dining scene, and name dropping at restaurants. But it is so expensive in New York City.

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Mastering the Art of French Dining

EATER

Say bonjour, always Whether it’s at the post office, a boutique, or a fine dining restaurant, say “bonjour” to every single person you interact with. Make reservations. For restaurants that accept reservations, reserve. How far in advance you’ll want to reserve depends on the restaurant.