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

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With those stats in mind, Causeway Solutions conducted consumer research* on today’s dining trends compared to our research over the past few years. In August 2023, only eight percent of consumers we surveyed say they do not eat out, so dining out is “in” again. 62 percent rarely or very rarely enjoy fine dining.

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Chefs Dish on Black Comedy

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"The Menu" hits the screens next month and chefs are already dishing about the black comedy focused on fine-dining. Personally, the end goal for me is to spend more time having “fine dining” experiences and visiting Michelin star restaurants. .” Here are what some shared with us.

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How the Minds Behind ‘The Menu’ Created an Authentic Fine Dining Hellscape

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Star Anya Taylor-Joy, director Mark Mylod, and consulting chef Dominique Crenn on building the world’s creepiest restaurant It seems counterintuitive, but for many of us, there is perhaps no feeling more pervasive in the world of fine dining than discomfort. What was your experience with fine dining before working on this film?

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New Experiences and Channels: The Restaurant Industry in 2021

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Personalized Dining is the Future. As we head into the new year, we expect to see consumers traveling less, shifting their discretionary travel spending to local experiences like restaurants. These systems allow operators to create seamless, tailored dining experiences that ultimately drive both guest loyalty and revenue.

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Modern Restaurant Design Trends Shaping the Industry

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Instead, management should consider adjustments that allow for a clear path for takeout and delivery drivers, whether that be through temporary (yet aesthetically pleasing) signage or an alluring component that keeps dine-in patrons to one side, and those who intend to grab-and-go to the other. Looking to socialize?

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Three Ways Technology Can Help Restaurants Navigate the Challenges of Inflation

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But restaurants face a fine balance in increasing costs, as customers are also impacted by the realities of inflation. Recent surveys are showing the vast majority of Americans have been cutting back on dining out. For those who still haven’t, it’s worth reconsidering now as inflation impacts customer travel and spending.

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Small but Mighty: How Crayons Give Restaurants a Big Bang for Their Buck

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We’ve been crayon pros for over 30 years, ever since we started partnering with the fast-growing casual dining restaurant chains of the 90s. Read on to learn more about crayons—the unsung heroes of casual dining. Crayons have an important role to play in giving families the feel-good dining experiences they crave.