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2025: The Year of Contradictions in the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

Younger generations are becoming more discerning, placing greater trust in organic content from peers over traditional influencer promotions, making authenticity the priority. For restaurants, this presents an opportunity to create in-person experiences that satisfy the craving for authenticity and connection.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Elevated Snacking Redefining snacking with creative flair and global influence, tapas and shareable boards will evolve in new directions such as Middle Eastern-inspired mezze platters, top photo. ” 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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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

Growing Momentum for Plant-Based and Local Sourcing The movement towards plant-based foods and locally sourced ingredients will continue to gain momentum in 2025, reducing overall food waste through better inventory management and demand forecasting. Additionally, supply chain disruptions can complicate sourcing efforts.

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Feeding Gen Z: The Rise of Authenticity in F&B

Modern Restaurant Management

The Gen Z Influence This tasteful group of about 70 million Americans craves authenticity in every bite, from organic street foods to diverse global cuisines. They drive the demand for clean labels, responsibly sourced ingredients and sustainability. Gen Z's influence on the dining scene calls for an industry-wide evolution.

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MRM Research Roundup: Price Wars, Influencer Impact and No-Show Fees

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features news of LTO impact, influencer impact and no-show fees. Diversify media mix: An omnichannel presence provides optimal reach and the widest range of information sources. percent more visits than the year-to-date Tuesday average.”

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From Consumption to Connection: Restaurant Promotion Trends for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

A social media presentation is crucial. ” Although the concept seemssimple, the way you present it matters. It is crucial to create a customer journey map and understand through which channels a guest can potentially learn about your restaurant, how they make a decision to visit the establishment, and what factors influence this.

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Serving Up Success: How Video Marketing Can Boost Restaurant Visibility

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High-quality videos can also be used to capture moments of preparation and presentation that stimulate appetites and inspire people to come inside. Sharing behind-the-scenes videos of kitchen operations, ingredient sourcing, or staff introductions humanizes your restaurant and creates a deeper connection with the audience.

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