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[Data] Fast Casual Restaurant Trends: Sales and Labor

7 Shifts

Coming out of 2020, few restaurant types were better prepared for the new normal than quick service and fast casual. They had streamlined menus, more digital presence than their full-service counterparts, and dining rooms weren't an integral part of the fast casual experience. Fast Casual Labor Numbers.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

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. So, what can marketers of fast casuals do to bring people back to their brick-and-mortar locations?

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QSR and Fast Casual Concepts Forego Expensive Commercial Real Estate Buildouts

Modern Restaurant Management

For the quick-serve (QSR) and Fast Casual industry, a re-examining of all operational processes is taking place at a rapid, yet reactive rate. At Aloha Poke, we discovered these nuances well before the global pandemic and were already shifting away from the typical Fast Casual model. Leaner and Meaner Buildouts.

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Fast Casual vs. Fast Food Restaurants — What’s The Difference?

The Restaurant Times

It’s important to understand the dynamics of both fast food and fast casual restaurants, whether you’re considering opening a franchise, starting your food business from scratch, or simply trying to decide what kind of restaurant to eat at while on the go. Additionally, it frequently costs less than fast-casual eateries.

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Unexpected drop in 3rd-party delivery sales deflates Noodles & Co.

Restaurant Business

CEO Drew Madsen said the fast casual is tweaking its delivery pricing markups, which were partly to blame for a 5.8% decrease in traffic at company units during the third quarter.

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The Rise of Self-Service Ordering in QSR and Fast Casual

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Let's talk about what's hot in the world of QSR and Fast Casual restaurants. Additional investment plans also favor mobile apps (25%), expanded delivery partnerships (25%), phone AI ordering (20%), and voice-activated drive-thru systems (16%). It’s all about options and convenience for the guest.

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Streamline the Rush: Solving the Pain Points Created by Delivery Apps

Modern Restaurant Management

” noises chirping from veritable command centers of tablets in restaurants throughout the country have become a ubiquitous symphony thanks to the staying power of third-party delivery apps offering unparalleled convenience and accessibility to consumers. Let your compassion and preparedness shine.

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