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MRM EXCLUSIVE: The 2025 Restaurant Tech Forecast: Sunny with Some Disruption Ahead

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As we reflect on 2024, it’s clear these forces will only accelerate in 2025, bringing both challenges and opportunities for operators. Humans Will Replace AI in 2025 You read that correctly. In 2025, we’ll see increased consolidation as operators demand streamlined solutions and a single source of truth.

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Restaurant Trends to Look For in 2025

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In 2025, more plant-based menu items will be appearing at an incredible rate of speed as well. Here are a few early observations of what 2025 could bring to the hospitality industry. ” That’s what we’re seeing as the next loyalty step for restaurants. However, that is all very technical and dry. For $14.99

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2025 Restaurant Payment Trends and Predictions

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In 2025, the restaurant industry will continue to adapt to these payment innovations, with a focus on eliminating cash transactions and prioritizing seamless, digital payment methods. 2025 presents a unique opportunity for the restaurant industry to fully embrace payment technologies that have previously remained on the periphery.

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

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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. In 2025, restaurants need to have a plan in place that ensures they are effectively managing inventory and redirecting unused, still edible food to donations.

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The Ultimate Guide to Local Restaurant Marketing 2025

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This can help build trust and loyalty among residents who appreciate businesses that give back. When sponsoring, make sure your brand is well-represented, which includes placing your restaurant's logo on team uniforms, banners at games, or mentions in event programs. Reach out to their organizers to discuss partnership opportunities.

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

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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. In 2025, we foresee significant developments in on and off premise restaurant payments. For the first part, click here and for the second part, click here.

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Value-Driven Messaging Fuels Increased Traffic

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"Also, leveraging demographic data to augment loyalty programs and special offers was a critical factor in successful campaigns." Despite the value that appears to come from having deeper knowledge of loyalty program members, only about half (52 percent) of QSRs leverage third-party demographic data in their loyalty programs.