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Gen Z Wants More Than Good Food — Here’s How to Keep Them Coming Back

Modern Restaurant Management

This generation prioritizes social responsibility over traditional brand loyalty and gravitates toward integrity, sustainability, and values-driven experiences. The restaurant industry is undergoing a significant shift as Gen Z diners reshape dining expectations. By actively investing in the community through events such as LOOK!

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Restaurant Trends to Look For in 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

Controlling food waste is a hot topic in the industry as well. Food Waste Management Food waste management has always been a challenge for the restaurant industry. Because each person is different and may not have been trained well in food preparation, the level of waste can be extremely high.

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Effective Promotional Ingredients for Going Green

Modern Restaurant Management

About half of consumers indicated that a “restaurant’s efforts to reduce food waste, recycle or donate food can be factors in choosing where to dine.” Restaurants that integrate sustainability into their operations and promote these initiatives will reap the benefits in brand loyalty and positive public perception.

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Beyond the Plate: Evolution and Exploration in the 2024 Restaurant Scene

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Brands find themselves at a pivotal juncture, where they have the opportunity to both captivate customers and secure their loyalty through a thoughtful blend of innovation and tradition. Focus on Sustainability The impact of food waste is staggering, with U.S.

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How To Reduce Food Waste in Restaurants

The Restaurant Group

Introduction to Food Waste in Restaurants Food waste is a significant challenge for the restaurant industry, impacting both the environment and profitability. Understanding how to reduce food waste in restaurants is the first step toward sustainable and cost-effective operations.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

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Starbucks and McDonald’s were also the leaders when it came to customer loyalty or visits per visitor with customer visited 2.4 “Most QSR and Fast Casual brands have already adopted a digital ordering program. The survey found that loyalty programs can be important motivators as well, according to 58 percent of respondents.

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Decade of Disruption: Restaurant Insiders Dish What’s on the Plate

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We’re going to see companies come to market with the ability to tap into their security systems and use facial recognition and audio, enabling them to: Identify customers and attach them to loyalty programs. This is already creating major shifts in customer discovery, loyalty, and relationship. Reduce theft.