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JANUARY 29, 2025

This dynamic has caused egg prices to surge over 38% from fall 2023 to fall 2024, with projections indicating continued volatility throughout 2025. From farms to restaurants, proactive measures will be essential in stabilizing the market and ensuring that consumers continue to have access to this essential ingredient at reasonable prices.

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JANUARY 31, 2025

Two-thirds of restaurant leaders believe AI or automation will improve their business in each of the 15 areas we asked about, the most popular of which are marketing and promotions (77 percent), inventory management (77 percent), payments (76 percent), menu optimization (76 percent), and staff management (75 percent).

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MAY 1, 2025

For instance, February 2024 saw visit numbers surpassing not only January but also the December 2023 numbers. On the other hand, in both 2023 and 2025, February visit numbers were actually even lower than in January. In years where February numbers continue to lag, it could be for various reasons.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Only 14 percent of respondents described business performance as poor/very poor, which was down from 23 percent in 2023. Notably, 92 percent of respondents reported increasing staff wages in 2024, up from 84 percent in 2023, reflecting the ongoing rising cost of labor. Restaurants are also implementing innovative retention strategies.

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DECEMBER 21, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. "With consumer behaviors now firmly established around off-premise dining solutions due to the pandemic, off-prem will remain a prevalent option for 2023. For part two, click here.

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JANUARY 24, 2025

representing 18 percent of sales in 2023. Last year, the global induction cooktops market was valued at more than $9B, and is expected to surpass $15B by 2032. I have personally experienced kitchens exceeding 130F and a New York Times article from August 2023 talked about just this issue and the dangers it poses.

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APRIL 14, 2025

The report found that loyalty is eroding as brands worked hard to offer new limited time offers, value meals, upgraded loyalty programs, and digital innovations. 61 percent of kiosk users say they want to see more kiosks in restaurants – up from 57 percent in 2024 and 36 percent in 2023. The survey of 1,500 U.S.-based

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AUGUST 22, 2023

While it’s promising, it’s not the magic bullet to increase your revenue in 2023. Based on all the buzz, it’s touted as AI-mazing for marketing. This has led many businesses to view it as a marketing magic bullet to solve their revenue woes. Take integrated WiFi marketing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2023

What issues/challenges do you see ahead for restaurants as we head in 2023 and what advice can you offer to help? Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) in particular thrived during the pandemic, largely due to drive through capabilities and technological innovation. On the franchise side, what do you foresee in 2023?

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Also, with its versatility across day parts, operators don’t have to bring in additional SKUs for new menu innovations. percent increase on restaurant appetizer menus compared to 2023, according to Technomic, indicating the increase of its use beyond breakfast. It really is so easy to innovate around waffles.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

We recommend incorporating the following strategies in your 2023 planning: Schedule regular value messaging into your 2023 marketing calendar. Incorporate menu innovation into your value meal. In addition to price concerns, traffic is likely to continue being a challenge in 2023.

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MARCH 3, 2023

In a State of the Restaurant industry report, the Natiional Restaurant Association sees a return to normal with predicted sales growth in 2023. million by the end of 2023. Competition is heating up : In 2023, 47 percent of operators expect competition to be more intense than last year. "The

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MARCH 21, 2024

Continued Fed tightening made borrowing to fund growth more expensive, while a tight labor market meant challenges finding talent and higher labor costs. In all, we expect 2024 to be a better year for business than 2023 as the Federal Reserve executes the soft landing it has been seeking since this tightening cycle began.

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MAY 10, 2024

This is coupled with the global ethnic food market projected to grow by approximately eight percent from 2023 to 2023. In this role, he manages the Culinary, Innovation, and Commercialization teams, and oversees R&D project implementation. What are some best practices for promoting fusion foods on a menu?

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JANUARY 10, 2024

The hospitality industry, a vibrant tapestry woven from warm smiles and impeccable service, faces persistent challenges amid small signs of labor market improvement. Statistics from the National Restaurant Association reveal over 87 percent of operators are likely to hire restaurant staff in 2023, provided they can find qualified applicants.

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JANUARY 31, 2024

The website is one part of it, but it’s also about maintaining an active social media presence, offering a loyalty program, and investing in ongoing marketing campaigns. Labor : From a labor standpoint, 2023 was a relatively good year for operators. What can restaurateurs take away from the responses of their fellow operators?

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DECEMBER 31, 2024

Those priorities include increased marketing and sales efforts alongside new benefits and programs to attract and retain staff. 2025: The Year of M&A Growth As lowering interest rates and technological innovation boost optimism, restaurant franchise leaders are turning their attention to mergers and acquisitions.

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DECEMBER 26, 2023

In 2023, the restaurant industry experienced a remarkable transformation, driven by the rapid integration of advanced technologies. Regulatory Compliance – Staying abreast of evolving food safety regulations remained a persistent challenge in 2023. These innovations were pivotal in safeguarding the safety of customers and foods.

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JANUARY 13, 2023

“After 36+ years of serving innovative, California inspired cuisine, we are proud to have built an incredibly loyal and supportive CPK guest community, so we wanted to do something to show our appreciation as we kick off the new year,” said Ashley Ceraolo, SVP of Marketing at California Pizza Kitchen.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 5, 2024

While the growth opportunity in the bubble tea market is significant – Forbes Business Insights projects that the global bubble tea market will grow from $2.46 billion in 2023 to a predicted $4.78 The brand refresh also supports the type of product innovation that drives excitement and buzz for online visibility.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

People will increasingly choose innovative products not only because they align with their values, but because they taste and perform better or otherwise meet personal preferences or needs. The data collected will help create future strategies to identify customer preferences influencing a company's sales and marketing strategies.

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OCTOBER 19, 2021

Market … Responsibly. It is important to note there are often state and local regulations about what establishments can and can’t do regarding these promotions and how to market them. One of those innovations being cocktails-to-go. Some jurisdictions prevent the practice altogether. Cocktails-To-Go.

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JANUARY 8, 2024

In 2024, the restaurant industry will witness a technological transformation driven by innovations like AI and contactless solutions, while also grappling with data privacy concerns. – Corin Camenisch, Product Marketing Lead at SumUp 1 + 0 = 3: The New Math of Marketing!

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MARCH 18, 2024

Experiential dining, plant-based menus and sustainability were hot topics in the Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) 2023 Trends Report. The debate over manufactured plant proteins and whole plants has begun, and it has spurred innovation in menus across all segments of the foodservice industry.

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MARCH 11, 2025

The restaurants that thrive today are those that balance innovation with human connection. With a growing number of technology providers entering the market in recent years, restaurant operators have also become more discerning as they manage already tight budgets. The world changed, and so did restaurants. The biggest shift?

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

As Merriam-Webster's word of the year for 2023, authenticity is proving to be something that people of all generations search for now more than ever. This is where innovative technology steps in, offering a silver lining. They can then experiment with different options and flavors to learn which customers respond best to and adapt.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 24, 2025

Emerging is a company founded by Mathew Focht that describes itself as investing “at the intersection of restaurant innovation, technology and experiential entertainment.” Hart, the former CEO of Red Robin, has joined the firm Emerging as managing partner, the company said Tuesday.

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APRIL 11, 2023

As restaurants embrace technology, work to avoid encroaching competition and search for ways to expand their customer base, we’re likely to see more and more innovative ways that brands are blurring traditional lines to get in front of new customers. According to Statista , dark kitchens’ global market size in 2021 exceeded $56.71

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NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Born and raised in France, Laroche is vice president of marketing with Symrise North America a global manufacturer of flavors for the food and beverage industry. I am in charge of marketing for a global food ingredient company and travel often for my day job. What do you see as key challenges facing restaurants in 2023?

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JUNE 27, 2025

That led to selling bagels at farmers markets. In 2023, we were the most sophisticated two-store bagel shop,” Jeff joked. and Bruegger’s, Jeff sees a world of opportunity for bagels made better, especially in markets he sees as “bagel deserts.” We’d sell out. It was quite a phenomenon for a few months.”

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AUGUST 16, 2023

However, given the current circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, economic instability and impending recession in 2023 , traditional norms are shattered. Restaurants should prioritize personalized marketing campaigns that leverage customer data.

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OCTOBER 24, 2022

With consumers increasingly viewing gift cards as a way to stretch their purchasing power, savvy restaurant owners are marketing new gift card offers to their customer base. For instance, holiday bonus cards can be set up to activate on January 1, 2023 – encouraging the customer to return in the New Year. Consumers Love a Deal.

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OCTOBER 31, 2023

A 2023 P&G Professional Consumer Pulse Study found 92 percent of patrons surveyed expect the dining areas of a restaurant to be cleaned more than two times a day. With so many products in the market, ensuring your team is using the right one for the job is critical.

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JANUARY 5, 2022

With new problems come opportunities for new innovations, and technology has been a vital resource for restaurants during the pandemic. From 2019 to 2021, the number of customers using food delivery apps rose by 21 percent , and this number is expected to grow another 22 percent by 2023.

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APRIL 4, 2023

Pizza Today , the leading magazine for pizzeria owners and operators, released its annual State of the Pizzeria Industry Report, which provides pizza professionals with a deep dive report of pizzeria insights, issues, and trends for 2023. The market segments up to 89% of the independent pizzeria market.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Between 2023 and 2030, the industry is projected to add an average of 200K jobs each year, with total staffing levels reaching 16.5M "While recovery speed varies across the industry by segment, the constant innovation and sustained flexibility of restaurant operators are creating a new future for the restaurant industry.

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DECEMBER 19, 2022

So, whether you’re looking to open a new restaurant and bar or are responsible for ensuring your existing bar offerings stay up to date and relevant for your guests, let’s look at what trend-forward locations were doing in 2022 that can highlight opportunities heading into 2023. New and Unique Flavors. Pay Attention to Ice.

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