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Tighter household budgets paired with tipping fatigue is causing U.S. consumers to pull back on gratuities for restaurant staff and wish for a general departure from tipping. This is according to a nationwide study of 1,000 U.S. consumers by Popmenu, a leader in restaurant technology that works with more than 10,000 restaurants. The majority (60%) […]

Strong demand for restaurants will continue in 2024, but dining experiences may look a little different as operators power through an ongoing staffing shortage and sharpen focus on profitability. Whether dining in person, ordering online, or calling to make a reservation, consumers can expect to interact with smart technologies at more restaurants this year. They […]