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Embracing the Future: Key Trends Shaping the Restaurant, Bar, and Hospitality Industry in 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

As we step into 2025, the restaurant, bar, and hospitality industries are experiencing transformative shifts driven by evolving consumer preferences, technological innovation, and economic dynamics. Here’s the top five trends I see shaping the industry in 2025, starting with the growing role of automation.

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2025 Cybersecurity Outlook for Restaurants 

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In 2025 and beyond, restaurant executives should be on the lookout for increasing point-of-sale (POS) systems attacks, AI-powered social engineering tactics, and greater supply chain cyber vulnerabilities. As more diners continue to choose online ordering, delivery platforms will become an increasingly attractive target for cyberattackers.

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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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The Future of Dining in 2025 Is Smarter, Simpler, and More Personal

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The QSR industry is heading into 2025 at a crossroads of innovation and expectation. Three QSR Trends that Will Dominate 2025 Recent years have highlighted the importance of adaptability and precision in meeting customer expectations. Here are the three trends that will shape the QSR landscape in 2025 and beyond: 1.

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Mobile Orders Are Secure And Ready For Fast Pickup At This Lehigh University Café

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At first glance, it might seem that the purpose of food lockers is to provide fast, secure order pickup for busy students and guests. Challenge: Keep track of mobile orders and reduce lines at the counter At Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa., But that’s just the beginning.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

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. Restaurants are already experimenting with using AI to handle drive through orders to allow human employees to focus on customer interactions in the restaurant.

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How Technology Is Transforming Restaurant Checkouts

Modern Restaurant Management

Next Gen Mobile Payments Now diners have become used to contactless payments, mobile payment options have gained traction in the hospitality industry, and mobile payments in Europe are expected to reach 1.1 trillion by 2025.