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

Modern Restaurant Management

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

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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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‘Induction Cooking Improves Food Quality and also the Quality of Life for Chefs and Staff’

Modern Restaurant Management

Just as Chatham alumna Rachel Carson’s pioneering work in sustainability changed America’s understanding of the environment, our induction advocacy will change the future of the culinary industry.” Sales of induction stoves are on the rise in the U.S., representing 18 percent of sales in 2023.

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Roadmap to Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

There is not one simple thing a company can do to be more sustainable–there are dozens that need to done every day, but they are doable. Over the past 30 years, she has been the architect of their groundbreaking approach to responsible purchasing and a leading force behind their pivotal shift toward sustainability.

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2025: The Year of Contradictions in the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

With social media shaping trends, culture and commerce around the clock, younger generations are increasingly using these platforms to discover new dining experiences. 2025 is as nuanced a year as brands have ever seen with consumers behaving and setting expectations in opposing ways. However, as digital habits shift, so does consumer trust.

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Tapping into the Trend of Sustainable Coffee in Dining

The Rail

That may or may not be up for debate, but one thing is for sure: the world is decidedly waking up to the taste of sustainability. As more consumers become conscious of the environmental impacts of their choices, sustainable products are increasingly popular, particularly in the food and beverage sector.