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Beyond the Plate: Evolution and Exploration in the 2024 Restaurant Scene

Modern Restaurant Management

The year 2024 promises a journey of adaptation and fierce competition for the restaurant industry as it manages stronger-than-expected economic data and slowing inflation while dealing with the headwinds of short labor supply, more demanding customers and an uncertain political environment. Familiar, nostalgic menu items draw them in.

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How To Increase Restaurant Sales: 20 Proven Tips & Tactics

7 Shifts

In fact, 45% of restaurant operators expect their competition to be much more intense in 2024 than last year. We’ve studied what makes the 20% of restaurateurs successful and categorized them into essential categories, including optimizing your menu, providing unforgettable experiences, hosting events, and improving takeout.

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MRM Research Roundup: Top F&B Trends to Watch

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant industry insiders offer their insights on F&B trends we can expect to see in 2024. Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. The top ordered desserts this year, included donuts, chocolate brownies, and strawberry cheesecake!

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Food Service Trends to Know in 2024

Restaurant Engine

In this article, we take a broad look at food service trends to know in 2024. So, you can bet that one of the 2024 trends to look out for is sustainability practices. Shop locally for in-season produce as well as cheese and meat. Trend: Add in Some Sour McCormick has designated tamarind as the flavor of the year for 2024.

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2024 Restaurant Tech Predictions

QSR Automations

Online reservation and booking Although online reservations aren’t exactly new, we can see that numerous businesses are attempting to improve the customer experience on that front. However, advancements are also present there in the form of AI chatbots that can offer assistance to your online customers.

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23 Mother's Day Restaurant Ideas Moms Will Love in 2024

SpotOn

Independent restaurants have the opportunity to join in celebrating mothers and brunch items by creating a special mother's day brunch menu, dinner service, or promotions that cater to families. 💡 4 in 10 consumers will eat out or order online on Mother's Day. Check it out, then call your mother.

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MRM Research Roundup: Catering, Kiosks, Tipping and Dry January

Modern Restaurant Management

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature news about an influx of catering orders, the topic of tipping, the rise of kiosks and affordable Michelin restaurants. Of that increase, 30 percent came through Catering Online Ordering, which launched in Q3 2023. On average, catering orders ticket sizes in Q4 2023 were $160.