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QSR Magazine identified top trends for 2017 in the fast-food industry, including delivery and technology. Restaurant experts predict these trends will continue to grow and improve customer service.
From delivery to technology, fast-food trends from last year will kick into full gear in 2017. According to a recent QSR Magazine article , here's what restaurant experts think will be the top trends.
This is a trend that started to make waves in 2016 but will continue to explode this year. As food delivery specialists emerge and the limited-service industry become “uberized,” this service will continue to expand with more options for customers to choose from.
Whether it’s a bowl full of salad, grains, protein or veggies, 2017 will be the year of the bowl according to Melissa Abbott, vice president of culinary insights at The Hartman Group. “Bowls are all about seeing things made right in front of you,” Abbott says.
The tech world will collide with delivery, ordering and takeout services to improve service for customers this year. Fast food companies are not being left behind when it comes to innovation.
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This story was originally published in 1851 Franchise on January 17, 2017. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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