2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Two

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 2024. Read the first part, here. 

Looking ahead, we’re focused on strategic, measured expansion and growing profitability. We will also continue to leverage our revamped ‘Restaurant of the Future’ model along with our advanced technology strategy and are eager for this next phase of growth for the company.

- Frances Allen, President and CEO, Checkers

Looking ahead to 2024, the restaurant industry will continue to feel the impacts of macroeconomic challenges such as inflation. At First Watch, we are confident in our brand, value proposition and one-shift, “No Nights Ever” approach that we believe helps attract best-in-business talent. In the year ahead, we will continue to offer our customers the true and authentic service our brand is known for, making sure they feel taken care of when visiting any of our more…