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2025 Cybersecurity Outlook for Restaurants 

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QR codes, for their part, can be exploited through phishing schemes, where hackers create fake codes to direct users to malicious websites. For one, they make restaurants more susceptible to skimming or other point-of-sale fraud tactics. Meanwhile, hackers can target digital wallets to intercept unencrypted payment data.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

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Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2025. When consumers order more food online, it’s clearly good for business – but it can also make it harder for businesses to manage inventory.

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

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For example, AI can help QSRs make smarter inventory decisions by analyzing purchasing trends and aligning ingredient orders with demand. Start with areas where AI can make a measurable impact, such as inventory management or targeted promotions. This reduces waste and ensures menu availability, even during busy periods.

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

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This surge in off-premise orders forced restaurants to optimize their operational workflows, from kitchen management and packaging to delivery logistics. Furthermore, digital tools for inventory and labor management became crucial for navigating supply chain disruptions and staffing challenges.

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Best Practices to Establish an Efficient Restaurant Operation

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What is the ongoing goal for all restaurant owners and managers? Another important marketing tactic, which is a necessity in modern times, is having a website. For this reason, it is crucial to take the time as a restaurant manager or owner to build and implement comprehensive training programs. Use Other Outside Resources.

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The Best Restaurant Technology Of 2025

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An inventory management system with automated restocking alerts keeps your stock levels in check. Order Management : Reduce human error and speed up service with tableside ordering, kitchen display system (KDS) integration, and self-service kiosks. Look into AI-driven scheduling and automation tools. Set clear goals.

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Driving Recovery and Revenue with Digital Marketing Strategies

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Some of these strategies include: Optimizing the Website. Optimizing restaurant websites is an important part of driving sales in any business climate but is critical in the pandemic environment. Optimized websites have a clean, uncluttered, navigable design and, most importantly, are Google-friendly. Keep them updated.

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