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

Modern Restaurant Management

The future of dining will center on creating smarter, simpler, and more personal experiences for customers. Thoughtful implementation will ensure AI elevates the dining experience without compromising trust or satisfaction. Here are the three trends that will shape the QSR landscape in 2025 and beyond: 1.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

"The pandemic forced the restaurant industry to reinvent itself overnight, moving from a primarily in-store dining experience to an omnichannel, digital-first business. Special events have become a big reason for going out, making unique dining experiences more important than ever. This trend has held on in the last five years.

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Dining in the Digital Age

Modern Restaurant Management

In an earlier survey on app usage ( Q1 2023: Restaurant Apps, Loyalty Programs and Dining Choices ), RMS found that a majority of respondents had at least two restaurant apps, and nearly 40 percent of frequent users had more restaurant apps than the year before. Restaurant apps need to run seamlessly, but so do in-store operations.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Delivery/Takeout : COVID created a shift from in-person dining to takeout and delivery options, increasing reliance on third party delivery services, and on attractive takeout options. Many restaurant owners had believed they would be covered in the event of something like the pandemic, and found themselves without a safety net.

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Protecting Revenue and Profitability During Unexpected Times

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is the latest example of unexpected turmoil, albeit on a larger scale, which initially caused voluntary and mandatory closings of dine-in areas as people needed to slow the virus spread by practicing social distancing.

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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? In 2020, dining as we knew it disappeared overnight. Dining rooms sat empty, and the once-bustling hum of busy kitchens fell silent. Now, three years later, we see a cultural shift.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

What can you expect to see on menus in 2025? Read on for predictions from industry insiders that include chili crunch, black limes, newstaglia, stealth health, and elevated snacking. ” Guests will have the opportunity to experience many of these trends come to life at Kimpton restaurants and bars across the globe.

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TouchBistro's 2022 Diner Trends Report

and Canada, TouchBistro’s new Diner Trends Report reveals what today’s diners really want, including how they choose restaurants, their current dining habits, and their biggest deal-breakers. "With data collected from 2,600 people in the U.S. Download now!

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A Bigger Piece of Pie: Lessons on Going from Small Pizzeria to City Favorite

Pizaro's Pizza may have started out as your typical mom-and-pop pizza shop, but they have quickly risen to the top of the Houston dining scene. By embracing both traditional and forward-thinking marketing strategies, Pizaro's has developed the standing and security to go head-to-head with the major pizza chains, even during a pandemic.

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Restrictions Into Opportunities: How to Make Your Restaurant Succeed

Speaker: Patrick Cottrell and Joe English

Whether your state allows outdoor dining, takeout only, or a little bit of both, we're here to help. The restaurant industry has changed so dramatically in the pandemic era that it's time to redesign your business strategy. This requires us to take a look at our menus, inventory, staff, and even our seating strategy.

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3 Reasons You Should Add a Delivery-Only Brand To Your Restaurant!

Who is Virtual Dining Concepts? Whether it was building Family Meals, developing To-Go Cocktails or attempting to master the art of Delivery, the past two years taught us as operators to think differently & to constantly look for ways to innovate within our four walls to generate revenue. Why your restaurant should consider adding one?

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Transforming Hospitality Experiences: Unleashing the Power of ChatGPT in the Industry

Speaker: Joseph Guszkowski - Senior Technology Editor, Restaurant Business | Jay Ashton - National Brand Activation Manager, Sysco | Dan Maimone - Global Director of Customer Success Operations, Harri

In the near future, ChatGPT will transform the hospitality industry by enhancing communication, improving efficiency, and elevating the dining experience for customers and employees. Don't miss out on this exclusive panel, where three restaurant thought leaders will share their insights on the benefits and applications of ChatGPT.