BentoBox: Digital Dining Trends

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Restaurants are presenting healthier and more sustainable menu items, incorporating CBD and are turning to eCommerce channels to expand their brand presence.Those were among the insights revealed in hospitality platform BentoBox’s 2019 Year in Review. Highlighting the latest digital trends for the hospitality industry, the data was gathered from more than 5,000 restaurants, 100,000 menu items, 117,000 online transactions, and 511 million website visits. Data was culled from customers in all 50 states and 27 countries.

Here are a few highlights:

130 percent increase in plant-based, meat alternatives 109 percent increase in spirit-free cocktail options 70 percent more CBD menu optionsIn terms of website traffic, customers are using their mobile devices more than ever to visit their favorite restaurants online. In 2020, not having a mobile-friendly restaurant website is no longer an option. Here are the latest stats:

65 percent of restaurant website visitors come from mobile…