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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part One

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Loyalty is a huge factor now as guests desire rewards and perks for sticking with a favorite small business, and repeat customers are keeping many restaurants going. The focus now is finding the minimum necessary seating capacity while maximizing kitchen efficiency and service throughput. Aligning tech with business goals is a must.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Three

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Many restaurant owners had believed they would be covered in the event of something like the pandemic, and found themselves without a safety net. Overall, the pandemic highlighted the vulnerabilities, margin issues, and lack of safety net to restaurants in a way the industry is still recovering from. – Pooja S.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

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Growing Momentum for Plant-Based and Local Sourcing The movement towards plant-based foods and locally sourced ingredients will continue to gain momentum in 2025, reducing overall food waste through better inventory management and demand forecasting. At the heart of this industry transformation is the strategic value of data.

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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part Two

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We also see this gaining traction with consumers similar to how calorie labeling became a major source of information for our personal health. A lot of retailers rushed to market in response to COVID-19 to provide mobile experiences that prioritized safety and contactless interactions. Lavu CEO Saleem S.

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Using Tech for Better Guest Engagement

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Additionally, when the technology ecosystem is enabled with a real-time IOT platform, many valuable use cases can be implemented with a focus on operational excellence and improved customer service: Kitchen production verification : Ensuring accuracy and efficiency in food preparation.

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Four Key Predictions for Restaurant Tech

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New safety protocols may hurt restaurants’ bottom line again, while also impacting retention rates due to business closures and lack of steady income. This makes it easy to juggle orders and alleviate stress on the kitchen staff as orders come and go. Metaverse / Cryptocurrency / TikTok.

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Cancel Culture in the Coronavirus Era – How Restaurants Can Avoid Public Shaming 

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For eateries trying to survive, many are implementing programs and technologies that address hygiene and safety protocols to mitigate risk and protect their employees and guests. Robust hygiene and safety measures should be highly evident throughout the restaurant to consider the complete experience.