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Gen Z Wants More Than Good Food — Here’s How to Keep Them Coming Back

Modern Restaurant Management

2024 , restaurants can foster deeper connections and drive repeat visits. Initiatives such as increasing recycling efforts via compostable packaging and managing our supply chain through a sustainable lens illustrate our dedication to creating a circular economy. By actively investing in the community through events such as LOOK!

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Beyond the Plate: Evolution and Exploration in the 2024 Restaurant Scene

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The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment.

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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

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Dash from the Past DoorDash unveiled their annual Dash From The Past 2024 Trends Highlights – packed with fun, unique insights from the year! Top Purchases For 2024’s Most Memorable Moments Serving Looks : After weeks of watching the pros at the US Open, consumers felt inspired to hit the courts themselves.

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Stirring Up the Future: Unveiling the 2024 Cocktail Trends 

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As we look forward to 2024, we see emerging patterns that are set to redefine cocktail culture, sparking creativity, and tantalizing our taste buds in unexpected ways. Included in this exploration, you will find an exclusive recipe that embodies these 2024 cocktail trends.

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The Cost of B-ing Good

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B Corp Restaurants As of early 2024, almost 150 restaurants around the world have achieved the certification, from fine-dining independents to fast-casual chains, with hotels, breweries and food delivery companies also dotting the list. But is B Corp certification something restaurants should pursue?

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As Consumers Prioritize Sustainability, Forward-Thinking Operators Accommodate

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Consumer preferences for sustainability—and what operators can do According to Technomic’s February 2024 Industry Insights Report, 45% of North American consumers prefer beverages with environmentally friendly packaging and 59% prefer beverages with sustainable packaging. To learn more, visit www.continentalcup.com.

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Understanding Restaurant Finances & Financial Statements in 2024

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You can also put up policies to specifically reduce waste, such as using food scraps for compost. Over the course of a year, that adds up to $1,560 in unnecessary costs just from overestimating your chicken needs.

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