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Moves Modern Restaurants Are Making in 2024

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A chief reason is due to caution or uncertainty exhibited by conscious consumers, with 48 percent saying they are taking the ‘wait and see’ approach and holding back on spending in 2024. Restaurants know this, and it’s why they are focused on connecting the back and front of the house.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

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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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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

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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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MRM Research Roundup: AI Investment Heating Up and Summer Dining Dos and Don’ts

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percent in 2024 — falling short of the 4.1 Meanwhile, Chili’s, which saw average unit volumes increase 16 percent in 2024 , experiences a 3 percent satisfaction drop to 78. At the same time, U.S. chain sales grew just 3.1 percent menu-price inflation rate. Olive Garden slides 2 percent to 81.

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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

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From salted egg yolks and chili crunch fusions to mushroom-infused teas and freeze-dried fruit powder garnishes, Kimpton’s in-house experts share the standout ingredients, menu items and techniques that will come to the table in 2025.

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

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So much data is generated at every point within a restaurant, whether fast casual or fine dining. And the digitization of operations over the past few years means that the industry is getting better at capturing that data. Foot traffic or heat mapping, menu item engagement, or consumer demographics by time of day.

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Franchise Portfolio Diversification: Trends Taking Shape in 2022

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From full service to fast-casual to legacy fast-food brands, the one constant was disruption. This approach required fewer front-of-the-house staff to maintain a dining room, complied with government orders, and kept many brands from closing. Just as one issue seemed fixed, another presents itself.