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JULY 16, 2024

"Loyalty innovation is not always true innovation," Lynch added. "It’s Loyalty innovation sometimes simply is…Restaurants see others driving success with an initiative and they jump on the bandwagon, while tweaking it slightly to make it unique for their brand."

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JANUARY 29, 2025

Enhanced biosecurity includes: Restricting farm access to essential personnel only Implementing rigorous sanitatiozn protocols for equipment and vehicles Increasing surveillance and early detection programs to identify potential outbreaks 2.

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OCTOBER 13, 2024

This is an innovation that consumers appreciate: 42 percent of diners have already used kiosks , and one in every three people say they would like restaurants to have more kiosks available. Back-office digital innovations are also helping restaurants manage costs and make the most of their workforce.

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DECEMBER 31, 2024

2025 Cocktail/Beverage Trends Ingredients on the Rise Super Juice Acid correction is a technique that allows bartenders to sustainably mimic flavors not locally available, such as using acid-corrected local citruses in Roatán in the Caribbean to replace lemons in cocktails.

2025 450

2025 Beverage Fine Dining Guest Recovery 450

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FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Convenience and a wide range of options have emerged as key purchasing drivers, providing significant opportunities for innovation to ensure more inclusive and seamless payment experiences. Consumers now expect innovative solutions that support seamless journeys, and payment technology must support this transition to smart mobility.

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DECEMBER 30, 2024

The QSR industry is heading into 2025 at a crossroads of innovation and expectation. The innovations introduced in 2024 set the stage for progress, but 2025 is the time to move from experimentation to optimization. Menu innovation has become a key way to deliver value.

2025 450

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JULY 17, 2023

Are meeting the demands of key stakeholders (including customers, employees, investors, the media, and influencers) who want to align with reputable, ethical, sustainable, humane, diverse organizations. Consumers want to support organizations that are ethical, sustainable, responsible, humane, trustworthy, etc. Meet consumer demand.

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The multi-unit chain prides itself as a mission-focused dining venue with relaxed, eco-friendly dining spaces, making sustainable choices for fresh, locally grown food, and operating a culinary internship program for young adults coming out of foster care.

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JANUARY 22, 2025

pipes intersecting walls) or wrong equipment placements. 3D modeling lets operators test layouts and equipment. Another big reason for restaurant renovations is sustainability since some restaurants now use eco-friendly designs, recycled materials, and energy-efficient appliances.

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JULY 24, 2023

AI can also improve sustainability within restaurants – and throughout their supply chains – with huge benefits that include waste and carbon emissions reduction, cost savings, and meeting consumer demand. Improving sustainability. AI is also significantly improving sustainability in restaurant supply chains.

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JUNE 6, 2024

It’s no great surprise to say QSR and fast casual restaurants can be considered among the most energy-intensive commercial building types making it increasingly challenging for operators to balance the goals of efficiency, profitability and sustainability. Why is the restaurant industry at a pivotal moment regarding sustainability?

Sustainability 275

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OCTOBER 17, 2024

What’s not commonly known is that used cooking oil can be transformed into renewable plastics and lower-emission renewable fuels, like renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), part of a growing list of useful products derived from recycled cooking oil and other renewable raw materials.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Sweetgreen implemented tech solutions to improve their operations, boost sustainability , and personalize customers’ experiences. Innovative tech tools, like AI, can improve forecasting, inventory management, scheduling, customer service, marketing, and many other essential business tasks. Prioritize sustainability.

Food Safety 489

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OCTOBER 6, 2023

IoT devices provide real-time data on critical factors, including equipment performance, energy consumption, and production processes. Boosting sustainability efforts. Every restaurant wants to become more sustainable, reducing waste and associated costs, and IoT can be instrumental in reducing food waste (see above!)

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OCTOBER 5, 2021

Labor management solutions with multiplatform functionality can also equip tech-savvy workers with mobile capabilities, allowing employees to clock in/clock out, adjust schedules, communicate with managers and complete training programs from their mobile devices.

Technology 558

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APRIL 11, 2024

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. Finding the balance between innovation and tradition is the secret recipe for enduring success in the evolving dining industry.

2024 473

2024 Customer Experience Compost Loyalty Program 473

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APRIL 6, 2022

In a recent study, at least 52 percemt of restaurants claim they are considering exploring the ghost kitchen’s delivery-only model to sustain demand and maintain their brand. Some ghost kitchens are even set up to house several delivery-only concepts from different operators that share equipment like refrigerators, dishwashers and more.

Operations 491

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MARCH 9, 2022

Cross-contamination at a restaurant refers to the transmission of germs or other hazardous microorganisms from food, equipment, or humans to food. Intelligent packaging allows restaurant owners to charge premium amount for well packaged meal, as consumers believe that sustainable packaging has a higher perceived value.

Compost 520

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DECEMBER 27, 2023

As the calendar turns towards 2024, the restaurant industry stands at a crossroads, with innovation and adaptation at the heart of its ongoing evolution. As such, restaurants are investing in training and development programs to upskill their workforce, ensuring team members are equipped to handle the latest tools and technologies.

2024 506

2024 Food Supply Kitchen Safety Influencer 506

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MARCH 11, 2025

The restaurants that thrive today are those that balance innovation with human connection. Providing benefits like career development and on-the-job training is critical, especially as we continue our mission of serving thoughtful food that supports healthier, more sustainable living. The world changed, and so did restaurants.

Front of House 221

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FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Fine dining establishments provide a space for the most creative chefs and the boldest of all hospitality entrepreneurs to experiment, innovate and offer unique and upscale dining experiences–something that’s hard to replicate at regular dining establishments. Food is a business of making people happy.

Fine Dining 493

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AUGUST 15, 2022

Throughout the pandemic, operators have taken note of consumers’ changing lifestyles and the needs of their staff, and as a result, recent innovations have emerged to address these new needs. Trend #2 – Growing Focus of Sustainability Importance. One of the biggest concerns is sustainability.

Operations 524

Operations Consumer Goods Sustainability Mobile Ordering 524

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Today’s digital solutions allow you to audit and evaluate your supply chain’s sustainability and resilience. These innovative tools will help you get a better handle on your supply chain, organizing supplier certifications into a system you can see and manage. Use tech tools to manage your supply chain.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

Sustainable restaurant expansion requires balancing excitement with patience and perspective. Sustainable restaurant expansion requires balancing excitement with patience and perspective. Capital infusions fund additional equipment purchases, hire staff quickly or secure upgraded real estate locations.

Leadership 508

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MARCH 18, 2024

Experiential dining, plant-based menus and sustainability were hot topics in the Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) 2023 Trends Report. The debate over manufactured plant proteins and whole plants has begun, and it has spurred innovation in menus across all segments of the foodservice industry.

2024 474

2024 Food Truck Fast Casual Allergens 474

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MARCH 14, 2024

This shift from traditional expertise to technological innovation in wine selection is reflective of a broader transformation within event planning. This shift from traditional expertise to technological innovation in wine selection is reflective of a broader transformation within event planning.

Events 472

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DECEMBER 31, 2020

“This has brought about a level of creativity that we believe will continue to fuel innovation for the year ahead.” It takes a little more effort to go out for coffee when you’re not going into the office, and most homes aren’t equipped with the magically refilled office coffee pot. vegan taqueria (Dallas).

2021 508

2021 Hotels Airlines Guest Recovery 508

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DECEMBER 26, 2023

Sustainability – As consumer demand for eco-friendly practices continued to rise, restaurants responded accordingly with efforts to reduce food waste, enhance supply chain sustainability, and adopt environmentally responsible packaging. These innovations were pivotal in safeguarding the safety of customers and foods.

Dietary Restrictions 309

Dietary Restrictions Food Safety Food Supply Food Truck 309

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MARCH 11, 2025

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. Beyond our innovative viewing technology and diverse sports programming, we've found that guests primarily seek meaningful shared experiences.

Mobile Ordering 221

Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Fine Dining Food Safety 221

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MARCH 16, 2021

What issues have affected the industry over the last five years in the topics of marketing, design, operations, law, finance, technology and equipment? We’re also seeing many of our clients find new ways to be more sustainable in sourcing their food products. Mark Hoefer, General Manager, Le Bilboquet Atlanta.

Fast Casual 390

Fast Casual Front of House Fine Dining Mobile Ordering 390

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DECEMBER 27, 2022

Focus on Sustainable Food Production. As climate change puts traditional farming methods – and food production – at risk, there will be a renewed effort around sustainable food production, like vertical farming, hydroponics, and aquaponics. In the coming year, operators should rely on restaurant technology (ResTech) to help them: 1.

Food Safety 566

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AUGUST 19, 2024

The result is a unique culinary experience that features unmatched freshness and innovative and educational menus, with a strong emphasis on sustainability. Food waste is another concern regarding sustainability in restaurants. The end result is an innovative menu with less common flavors and combinations.

Food Supply 442

Food Supply Seasonal Menu Compost Sustainability 442

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DECEMBER 16, 2021

2022 will be the year where the restaurant industry shows the world how flexible and techno-savvy it really is — applying what it has learned during a challenging two-year period and adopting technology that reinforces the industry’s innate appetite for innovation. Jay Fiske, Vice President, Powerhouse Dynamics.

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2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 450

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FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Streamlined Menus with More Plant-Based Options and Sustainable Packaging. Sustainable, quality- and temperature-retaining packaging options also reign in 2022 as operators continue working to provide the best possible off-premises experience for customers. .'

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2022 2030 Food Supply Recruiting 518

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DECEMBER 28, 2020

We also think there will be a greater focus on sustainability efforts throughout the industry. We also think there will be a greater focus on sustainability efforts throughout the industry. We celebrate this as it benefits us all when brands focus on sustainability.

2021 576

2021 Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program 576

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

25 cutting-edge equipment products were singled out for advancements in sustainability, automation, safety and more. And yes, there are robots and AI in the mix.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

As competition intensifies, companies must innovate and streamline operations to stay ahead. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Bridge the Gaps My diverse background has equipped me with extensive cross-functional knowledge, a crucial asset in my role as COO. This is where real, hands-on experience becomes invaluable.

Leadership 450

Leadership Operations Loyalty Program Guest Recovery 450