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Dining Trends for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

Environmental Consciousness – Consumer awareness and desire for more sustainable options is encouraging upcycling and waste reduction efforts that are good for business and good for the planet. Allergen awareness is driving demand for alternatives in many food and beverage categories making more options available for consumers.

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Culinary Digital’s Food Service Management Trends: February 2025

Culinary Digital

Less discussed is the federal-level Community Eligibility Provision program that provides students with free meals, which saw a 20% uptick in participating school districts in 2024 due to a reduction in the percentage of low-income students required in a district for participation.

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Corporate Catering Leaders Share Insights On Consumer Demand, Labour Shortages, Sustainability And Technology

Apicbase

He cited proprietary research that the global food services and facilities management company has conducted on sustainable eating programs, sustainable ingredients, and carbon-neutral dishes, plus partner programs focusing on food waste avoidance and sustainable eating. The software provides answers to managing food waste.

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Restaurant Automation: The Key to Back of House Efficiency 

Apicbase

The 2024 Square Future of Restaurants report surveyed thousands of restaurant owners and customers across the United States, Canada, and the UK. And over half of respondents said they plan to spend more on technology and automation tools in 2024. But automation in food service is much more than that.

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How to Choose the Best Kitchen Management Software for Your Multi-Unit Restaurant Business

Apicbase

Product development – clean data on ingredients, allergens, and nutritional values along with recipe and menu optimization tools. Automated inventory management software allows you to easily track stock levels, organise inventory data, and generate food waste reports forecast procurement.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

This strategic shift can attract a new wave of health-conscious customers and, surprisingly, may boost overall revenue as smaller portions allow for creative menu diversification, reduced food waste, and better customer satisfaction. Restaurants that adapt quickly could find themselves in a prime position to capture this emerging trend.

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