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

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“Through expansive experiences that inspire our guests paired with the ambiance of the space and the food on the plate, we’re setting new standards for the industry and creating truly spectacular moments for all who enter our restaurants and bars.” That’s where the NEXT Flavor Report comes in.

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Top Cocktail and Wine Trends

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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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Liquor Licensing 101 for Restaurants in Recovery

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Many restaurants now incorporate electronic ID checking machines or set point of sale reminders to specify the birthdate a guest must be born on or after to be served alcohol. Amid forced closures, the pandemic influenced restaurant adaptations overnight. One of those innovations being cocktails-to-go. Cocktails-To-Go.

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Operational Empathy Should Be Part of Restaurant Leadership

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As competition intensifies, companies must innovate and streamline operations to stay ahead. Operational Empathy: Understand the Core One of the most significant ways my background has influenced my strategy as a COO is through operational empathy. This is where real, hands-on experience becomes invaluable.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

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This edition of MRM Research Roundup features evolving guest relationships, views on restauarant tech, employee desires and wedding trends. There was a subsequent recovery of +10 percent in the week to January 1 vs December 25. The Pandemic Has Permanently Altered the Consumer-Restaurant Relationships.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2021 Edition

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In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we have news on understanding customer loyalty, beverage insights, restaurant supply loyalty, the influence of discounts, the state of payments and the evolution of gift cards. The Value of Trust. Sales velocity is now +177 percent year-over-year (comparing the same week one year prior).

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MRM People & Places: Cassoulet War, Zagat Stories and AQUAlounge

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Guests may enjoy a variety of seating arrangements, two bars, as well as private cabanas and daybeds offering bottle service and other five-star experiences. With the ability to cover and heat all areas, AQUAlounge will ensure a comfortable guest experience while sipping cocktails, dining or relaxing on the water.

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