Will diners continue to want delivery options, even though they can be expensive?
How will a possible recession affect buying habits?
Will the labor pool return to work in fast food as payment is boosted?
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One fact doesn’t seem to need a crystal ball.
Customer demand for fast food isn’t fading despite the changes and unsure financial landscape.
GrubHub just released the country’s most popular delivery trendsand fast food is prevalent in the list.
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The top ten shows burritos, cheeseburgers, cheese pizza, fried chicken sandwiches, and boneless wings.
Fast food restaurants continue to need to adapt and flex to a rapidly ever-changing environment.
What will we see in this industry as we move into the next year?
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Yes, we mean robots in some cases.
Your local fast-food restaurant has probably already taken steps to automate some of its processes.
Thisapproach will expand in 2023.
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The service is debuting at the University of North Dakota.
For fast food restaurants specifically, technology will ease workloads for employees and expenses for owners.
More rewards and digital marketing
Expect to see more digital experiences driving rewards programs and advertising.
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Take Taco Bell as an example.
In 2019, the taco empire had zero digital sales.
They aren’t alone.
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Customers will see amore personalized approachto meeting their needs.
This has a dual purpose.
In fact, they are offering smaller to-go spots in other areas or downsizing new construction.
A few companies have already rolled out fast-food vending machines in high-traffic locations,including Subway.
This year,RoboBurger opened in a New Jersey malland according toTodaywriter Jessica Montgomery, it even tasted good.
