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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

These changes have challenged operators to adapt, but they’ve also reinforced the resilience and innovation that define the hospitality industry. Innovate or die was the new mantra. Running a successful restaurant isn’t measured solely by what’s on the menu anymore.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

From salted egg yolks and chili crunch fusions to mushroom-infused teas and freeze-dried fruit powder garnishes, Kimpton’s in-house experts share the standout ingredients, menu items and techniques that will come to the table in 2025.

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Emerging Trends in Healthy Foods and Restaurant Concepts

Goliath Consulting

Options like chickpea, almond, and coconut flours not only cater to dietary restrictions but also deliver powerful nutritional benefits. Limited-Time-Only Menus Seasonal, health-inspired items offered on limited-time-only (LTO) menus are driving customer engagement.

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Top Cocktail and Wine Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

Beyond Basic Balancers : The team found many cocktails that were made using an innovative variety of methods or modifiers to balance the drink or add layers of flavor. Meaningful Menu Innovations : Restaurants and bars are evolving their menus beyond being a functional tool to improve the consumer experience.

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MRM Research Roundup: Catering, Kiosks, Tipping and Dry January

Modern Restaurant Management

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature news about an influx of catering orders, the topic of tipping, the rise of kiosks and affordable Michelin restaurants. Among the highlights: On or Off Prem Same-store catering transactions increased +71 percent in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022. “Slice of the Union.''

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MRM Research Roundup: Experimentation, Valentine’s Vibe Shift, and Wine Cork Market

Modern Restaurant Management

Nearly two-thirds (65 percent) say they plan to increase their number of locations in 2025, and 74 percent plan to expand their menu offerings, leaning into new experiences and experimentation to power their growth. The fully cooked product heats quickly, enabling c-store operators to easily add bacon to a host of their menu options.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Opportunity is Barking and the Spirit of BBQ

Modern Restaurant Management

The operating model and menu are adaptable to any environment with different options including kiosks and free-standing locations with a drive-thru, ranging from a few hundred square feet up to 2200 square feet. The recently updated menu also includes housemade chips and freshly baked chocolate chip cookies.

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