Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2025. It is atop the list for restaurants looking to modernize, differentiate, and elevate experiences. For the first part, click here and for the second part, click here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Sweetgreen implemented tech solutions to improve their operations, boost sustainability , and personalize customers’ experiences. Innovative tech tools, like AI, can improve forecasting, inventory management, scheduling, customer service, marketing, and many other essential business tasks. Prioritize sustainability.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2024

In 2025, the restaurant and broader hospitality industry finds itself at a critical juncture. Consumer spending in 2025 is expected to tighten as households grapple with rising credit card debt, which hit a staggering $1.14 Resiliency through Integrated Risk Management Uncertainty is the only certainty for 2025.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2023

As restaurants work overtime to deal with soaring costs, ongoing labor shortages and growing economic uncertainty, many are pushing the limits of what used to be their competitive space to extend their brand and get in front of new potential customers. And why not? through ghost-kitchen operator ChefSuite. Why the immense rise?

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TRG Restaurant Consulting

DECEMBER 22, 2024

As we approach 2025, its crucial to understand the trends and predictions that will shape the future of dining. This guide provides an in-depth analysis of the anticipated developments in the restaurant industry for 2025, offering insights to help operators navigate the changing landscape. and 3.4%, aligning with typical annual trends.

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The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Introduction The restaurant industry is buzzing with innovation in 2025, showcasing groundbreaking restaurant trends. From sustainable practices to tech-savvy dining experiences, restaurants are adapting to meet the evolving tastes of diners. Reducing Environmental Impact Sustainability is no longer optional; its an expectation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2025

In California, annual fees for a liquor license can also reach up to $1M, depending on factors like operating hours, customer policies, and whether the establishment offers on-site brewing. Beer and wine licenses, however, provide a sustainable, cost-effective alternative, allowing restaurants to invest resources elsewhere.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2025

To learn how these layouts can help maxmize efficiency while still providing optimal guest experience, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine received insights from Aleksandra Kaplan, partner at Swan Dive Design Studio. What are some restaurant design trends you are seeing for 2025? How does it dovetail with sustainability goals?

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 11, 2022

This is where we saw coffee defined as an experience, rather than a commodity, with the emergence of the coffee shop experience. Furthermore, second wave coffee shops also provided customers with a “ third place ” – people could visit these coffee shops and socialise for hours. Sustainability, traceability & transparency.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Those who already treat themselves to high end dining experiences spend more. Food & Hospitality Trends Future Food have curated a list of food trends that we have seen through our work and experience in Australia and around the world. Tough times call for more comfort food. What about the bulk of the market in the middle?

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

or meet some other climate-induced apocalyptic death, plans to remove 90 percent of virgin fossil fuel-based plastic from its iconic Happy Meal toys — by 2025! You can expect future Happy Meals to come with games made from paper or other materials more sustainable than plastic. Think puzzles and little figurines built from cardboard.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Following a year of turbulent hiring trends , inflated expenses, and uncertain demand, 2025 could be the “year of retention” for restaurants. Heading into 2025, restaurants can take advantage of a particular class of workers to bolster their retention efforts: seasonal hires.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

Most popular items searched: while restaurants and bars were closed, we can see that diners are searching for a way to bring home the full dining experience. Despite these dismal numbers, it appears diners are responding well to changes in menu items and new business tactics implemented by restaurants to stand out and attract customers: ?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2020

Hard Lesson #1: Not Working at the Speed of the Customer. Today we see mid-sized companies scrambling to activate digital tools with customers and employees, but not realizing that interface tools are just one element of agility. New customer buying habits and expectations are being created right now. Crisis amplifies flaws.

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The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 10, 2025

When customers walk in, the design sets the tone before they even taste your food. Good design isnt just decorationits the backbone of an unforgettable experience. Whats trending in 2025? Open kitchens are a big hit, letting customers see the magic behind the scenes. This makes dining pleasant and keeps staff efficient.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 20, 2022

Bellwether Coffee releases 2021 sustainability report. Through a partnership with Enveritas, JDE Peet’s will responsibly source 100% of its coffee by 2025, which the company states will provide support to more than one million farmers. The Asia Pacific market is expected to experience the most growth during the analysis period.

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Goliath Consulting

MARCH 14, 2020

A restaurant’s packaging is not just a vehicle for carrying food—it’s a statement that informs customers about your business’s brand and values. A research conducted by US Foods reported that the top complaints from ordering customers included, “food was not warm or fresh” and “food got shaken or messed up during delivery” (3).

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The Restaurant Times

JULY 28, 2020

According to a study, the online food delivery market will be worth $200 Billion by 2025. This versatile model is gaining popularity for its sustainable dynamics such as low capital investment, quick turnaround times, limited human resources, target driven marketing, ease of customer acquisition, etc. No Customer Interaction.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 8, 2022

The widget can be installed on a coffee shop’s website to inform customers of live wifi speed and reliability. In 2021, WCR partnered with 241 companies and individuals to establish sustainable coffee programmes in 9 origin countries. Founder Brianna Kerr placed second at the sustainable awards programme. Wed, 6 Apr.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 20, 2023

Coffee Consulate to host Next Level Filter Coffee Experience on 23 February. PRF El Salvador volunteers need to be at least 18 years of age and have some level of coffee experience. Alliance for Coffee Excellence and Isla Custom Coffees to host 2022 Best of Ka‘ū Private Coffee Auction. Probat launches new electric P12e roaster.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Online ordering is obviously huge in 2020, and customers are craving comfort food when they’re ordering in, according to Upserve’s new 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry data collected from the company's 10,000+ restaurant customers. State of the Industry.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 24, 2022

By 2025, the global market is expected to be worth over US $29 billion. With such a fine grind size, protecting the grounds correctly helps to improve freshness and quality, therefore improving the overall consumer experience. And which is more sustainable? Recyclability & sustainability. Which is stronger?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

“Today’s customer wants a frictionless, safe experience and we’re evolving to meet that need quickly with these new formats,” said Tim Welsh, Chief Development Officer at QDOBA. million over the next five years to build and sustain the program. designed with high-rent urban areas in mind.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In every bite, they remind us that Native foods are not relics but vibrant expressions of identity, sustainability, and survival, deeply connected to the land and the people who steward it. Thirty Nine Restaurant opened in 2021, closed for reconceptualization in 2023, and is slated to reopen in early 2025.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

“We’re honored and excited to have the support of Liquid 2 Ventures, an investor who can bring both financial capital and a wealth of experience to support our efforts to strategically grow Curry Up Now,” said Curry Up Now’s Co-Founder Amir Hosseini. Hattie Marie's Looks to Franchising.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Winnow aims to continue growing in the market, with hospitality being a key industry, as there has been a significant focus on companies to act sustainably, with food waste being a large contributing factor to this. 63 million tons of food is wasted every year. ” Marc Zornes. ” Epic Generosity.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

billion by 2025 – making it a lucrative market for many roasters and coffee businesses. You may also like our article on whether coffee capsules can be sustainable. This ensures customers experience consistency in their coffee.”. Sustainability. The demand for coffee capsules has never been as high as it is today.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

A more optimistic economic future as uncertainty decreases Despite current woes, the food and beverage industry is optimistic about its future as predictions for 2025 suggest that concern about economic uncertainty will drop from 20 percent to 16 percent.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

An 'Out of the Ordinary' Year for Independents 2024 was an “out of the ordinary” year for independent restaurants, according to TouchBistro's 2025 State of Restaurants Report. Social Media Experiences a Shake-Up : Almost all (99 percent) of operators reported having at least one social media profile for their business.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In this article, we delve into practical strategies that retail precincts and F&B operators can employ, considering the specific needs of different customer segments, to maximize visitation frequency and spending in a time of escalating cost of living. decline in the F&B business survival rate, 2nd highest of all sectors.

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Future Food

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In this article, we delve into practical strategies that shopping centres and F&B operators can employ, considering the specific needs of different customer segments, to maximize visitation frequency and spending in a time of escalating cost of living. decline in the F&B business survival rate, 2nd highest of all sectors.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Eater asked 23 leaders to predict what a revitalized restaurant industry would (and should) look like five years from now, in (a presumably post-COVID vaccine) 2025. and a business model that’s both ethical and sustainable. Dismantling of the brigade system. Dismantling of a singular concept driven by the face of a chef. “I

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MBB Hospitality

MAY 15, 2024

As we approach 2025, several groundbreaking innovations, including franchisee innovation, are reshaping the franchise landscape. This article explores key trends that new franchisees and seasoned operators should monitor to ensure sustained growth and relevance.

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EATER

AUGUST 2, 2022

and Cinnamon Tree Organics are challenging household names by offering transparent sourcing, more sustainable practices, and, frankly, better-quality products. Currently, we’re working with nearly 23,000 farmers to improve livelihoods, with a goal of increasing resilience for 35,000 farmers by 2025.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 25, 2023

To receive the ERC for wages paid in 2020 and 2021, they have until 2024 and 2025, respectively, to file their amended returns. Explore available tax credits and incentives in your region and consider energy-saving initiatives to reduce costs and contribute to sustainability efforts. Many have taken advantage.

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Apicbase

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Customers today care increasingly about companies’ environmental and social practices. The reports give you a clearer view of your company’s environmental impact and are a key step toward sustainability. The CSRD focuses on improving the quality, consistency, and comparability of sustainability reports.

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 6, 2021

Before starting as an entrepreneur, Abhishek has work experience in Manufacturing, Biz Development, and Market Research. The idea of Kwicpik came from Abhishek’s experience in his university days. Sharing his current experience with Kwicpik in the Middle Eastern market, Abhishek says it is growing but is also a very challenging one.

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