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

Modern Restaurant Management

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 Best Restaurant Technology Of 2025

ChowNow

Most of the restaurant technology tools operators use every day were first introduced years ago, but it wasnt until the 2020 Tech Boom, brought on by COVID-19, that widespread adoption became essential. An inventory management system with automated restocking alerts keeps your stock levels in check. Set clear goals.

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New Restaurant Technology that Propels Business

Lavu

From AI-driven ordering systems to smart inventory tools and contactless dining experiences, today’s innovations are reshaping how restaurants operate, serve customers, and stay competitive. With a headset and customized software, restaurants can now train new employees with great success. The good news is that now you can.

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12 Mobile Food Ordering Statistics in 2025 That Reveal Explosive Customer Demand

Lavu

In 2025, convenience and speed continue to drive customer expectations, reshaping how people choose and receive their meals. Whether you run a local café or manage a multi-location restaurant, understanding these numbers can help you adapt, grow, and meet your customers where they are: on their phones. 13% of total U.S.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Even though local and state orders prohibiting or severely restricting restaurants’ ability to serve customers and generate and revenue, standard business liability policies did not provide coverage, and many policies had a pandemic exclusion. – Pooja S. The pandemic made speed, accuracy, and seamless ordering non-negotiable.

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How Black Food Business Owners Walk the DEI Tightrope

EATER

After significant conservative pressure, Walmart announced in November 2024 that it would scale back its DEI efforts and elect not to extend its Center for Racial Equity , which was launched during the so-called racial reckoning of 2020 after the police killing of George Floyd. Customers are demanding accountability for these decisions.

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Congress Is Poised to Pass ‘No Taxes on Tips’ Legislation. But What Does That Actually Mean?

EATER

per hour would not be required to pay federal income taxes on the tips that they receive from customers. Since at least 2020, Trump has opposed any increase to the minimum wage. The No Tax on Tips Act would provide immediate tax relief for more than 2.2

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