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The Next Big Bite: Bold Dining Trends and Concepts to Watch in 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

Remember when food trucks redefined street food in the early 2010s or when small plates turned casual dining into an adventure of endless flavors? Sidewalk seating emerged as a lifeline for restaurants and diners alike. Live music, local artwork, and communal seating turn them into social hubs where dining becomes an event.

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The 11 Best Restaurant Event Ideas That Actually Bring In New Customers And Keep Regulars Excited

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1) Pop-Up Collaborations Partner with other local businesses, like a bakery, brewery, coffee shop, roastery, or food truck, for exclusive menu items or drinks. If you dont have this position in-house, collaborate with a local brewery, winery, or distillery. Provide space for seating, tasting, and entertainment.

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The Ultimate Guide To Restaurant Marketing: Strategies for Restaurant Operators In 2025

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A casual brunch spot in a college town will attract a different crowd than a high-end steakhouse in a business district. Your color scheme should complement your concept for example, bold reds and yellows for a lively fast-casual spot, soft pastels for a relaxed caf, or sleek black and gold for an upscale dining experience.

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Must-Visit Breweries in Phoenix

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There’s plenty of spas, golf courses, and surprisingly, breweries. Craft breweries are popping up more and more all over the country. Most people don’t think of Phoenix for a great craft brewery scene initially. If you’re looking for the best breweries in Phoenix, look no further. Goldwater Brewing Co.

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2023 Outlook: Trends and Challenges Restaurants Will See, Part Two

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Partnerships with local brands and stores to reflect the local flavors and cultures (wineries, breweries, tacos, craft-made snacks, etc). Especially for the QSR and fast casual markets in which customization drives value for customers, standard POS systems won’t be able to keep up with heightened demand.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Wing Zone Revitalization and Real Food BK

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Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is ranked #12 on Fast Casual’s Movers and Shakers 2021 list. Ike’s appointed industry veteran Adam Rinella as Vice President of Development to help the booming fast casual brand reach even more markets. Rinella is skilled in bringing restaurant ideas into reality.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-July 2021 Edition

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” The State of Casual Dining. A new report by foot traffic analytics firm Placer.ai, titled “ Casual Dining – Who’s Thriving and Who’s Recovering? Satisfying the appetite : Overall, the casual dining sector is seeing a big recovery in visits. The full report can be found here.

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