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‘AI Has the Potential to Truly Become the Brain of the Restaurant.’

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However, to unlock AI’s potential, leaders will likely need to balance innovation and operational discipline, strengthen governance, and address capability gaps to help optimize operations, boost margins and future-proof their business — in both the front and back of house.”

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

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When consumers order more food online, it’s clearly good for business – but it can also make it harder for businesses to manage inventory. In 2025, restaurants need to have a plan in place that ensures they are effectively managing inventory and redirecting unused, still edible food to donations.

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Cracking the Egg Crisis: Understanding Rising Prices, Supply Chain Solutions, and Strategies for Producers

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This devastating disease has led to the culling of over 20 million egg-laying hens in the last quarter of 2024 alone. Unlike localized contamination incidents—such as the recall of 10,800 units of Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture Raised Eggs due to Salmonella concerns in late 2024—the impact of HPAI is far-reaching.

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Why Your Restaurant’s Future Depends on a Tech-Driven Strategy

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The Numbers Don’t Lie: Budgets are rising: A whopping 78 percent of operators expect their IT budgets to grow in 2024, with nearly 20 percent forecasting a more than 10 percent jump. These compatibility issues are a roadblock to innovation. The solution? Get back to basics.

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The Future of Dining in 2025 Is Smarter, Simpler, and More Personal

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The QSR industry is heading into 2025 at a crossroads of innovation and expectation. The innovations introduced in 2024 set the stage for progress, but 2025 is the time to move from experimentation to optimization. Start with areas where AI can make a measurable impact, such as inventory management or targeted promotions.

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No Reservations About Putting Restaurants First

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Now, restaurants across all categories recognize how these features protect their bottom line, especially with ongoing staffing challenges and inventory planning concerns." . "Pre-pandemic, only fine dining establishments typically used tools like prepayments or deposits. Tock's origin story is all about problem solving.

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

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Dash from the Past DoorDash unveiled their annual Dash From The Past 2024 Trends Highlights – packed with fun, unique insights from the year! Top Purchases For 2024’s Most Memorable Moments Serving Looks : After weeks of watching the pros at the US Open, consumers felt inspired to hit the courts themselves.