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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

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 2024. This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes.

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MRM Research Roundup: Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day 2024 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

Pizza Ordering Predictions HungerRush released the results of a national dining survey on 2024 pizza ordering predictions for The Big Game (February 11) and National Pizza Day (February 9). This is not just about a meal; it's a curated journey of flavors designed for the ultimate romantic experience. Why the buzz?

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Two

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 2024. We will rely heavily on the travel industry in 2024 to continue bringing us customers from local cities like Philadelphia, DC, Baltimore, New York, NJ, etc.

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Dining Trends for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

Among the findings: Casual experiential dining appeals on many fronts to consumers of varying ages in different parts of the country looking for affordable culinary experiences. Chef driven fast casual restaurants feed consumers’ desires for high quality menu items delivered quickly and on the go.

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More Mocktails on the Menu

Modern Restaurant Management

Whether someone is the designated driver, pregnant or choosing to abstain from alcohol for health reasons, alcohol-free socializing is on the rise. In Causeway Solutions’ April 2024 survey, we asked more than 800 U.S. Survey Question: How often do you dine at the following establishments?

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A Year in Review: 2023 Food Trends That Steered the Restaurant Industry On a Rebound

The Restaurant Group

The Rise of Fast-Casual A growing population of diners wanted the convenience of quick service but also craved healthier, curated menus, giving rise to the fast-casual segment. The new year 2024 also shows a positive outlook, with trends influencing the shape of things to come. Eat’s a New Day!

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2024 Outlook: 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 2024. Just as the transition to renewables and electric vehicles has thrived on collaborative efforts, we foresee more collaboration for the cultivated meat industry in 2024.

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