Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2024

The QSR industry is heading into 2025 at a crossroads of innovation and expectation. Three QSR Trends that Will Dominate 2025 Recent years have highlighted the importance of adaptability and precision in meeting customer expectations. Here are the three trends that will shape the QSR landscape in 2025 and beyond: 1.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2024

In 2025, the restaurant and broader hospitality industry finds itself at a critical juncture. Consumer spending in 2025 is expected to tighten as households grapple with rising credit card debt, which hit a staggering $1.14 Resiliency through Integrated Risk Management Uncertainty is the only certainty for 2025.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2024

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 2025. In 2025, we foresee significant developments in on and off premise restaurant payments. For the first part, click here and for the second part, click here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 6, 2025

"Variables that will have an immediate impact on business in 2025, " said Phil Kafarakis, president & CEO of the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA). "Whether These important drivers will continue to pose problems for the industry in 2025."

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2025

AI: Optimizing Operations and Enhancing Customer Experience Artificial intelligence is increasingly finding its way into pizzeria operations, and 2025 will be a year of experimentation and testing for many brands. Labor Challenges: Finding and Keeping Good People The labor market remains a major concern for pizzeria owners going into 2025.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2025

While overall interest in AI-driven restaurant features remains low, loyalty is increasingly influenced by personalized promotions, according to the Summer 2025 Consumer Trends Report from Provoke Insights in collaboration with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The menu, which includes the ever-popular fry bread taco, tells a story of connection, innovation, and respect for legacy and Indigenous culinary traditions. Through thoughtful collaborations and menus steeped in Indigenous traditions, these cafes honor the past while embracing innovation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

More than eight in ten restaurant operators expect 2025 sales to meet or exceed 2024 levels, but rising competition will require differentiation through experience, service, and innovation, according to The National Restaurant Association’s 2025 State of the Restaurant Industry report.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 29, 2025

In January 2025, the Agriculture Department predicts that egg prices could rise by an additional 20 percent by the end of the year, potentially reaching $5 per dozen. The Wall Street Journal reported in early 2025 that inflation in food production reached its highest level in over a year, affecting all aspects of poultry farming.

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EATER

APRIL 2, 2025

Candidate has set high standards; demonstrates creativity and consistency in excellence, innovation, hospitality; is making efforts to create a sustainable work culture; and has served as an exceptional example or mentor for other beverage professionals. Eater is partnering with the James Beard Foundation to livestream the awards in 2025.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2025

Despite economic concerns, diners consistently demonstrate a commitment to supporting restaurants, according to TouchBistro's 2025 American Diner Trends Report. From playful, attention-grabbing items to nostalgic offerings, LTOs can help restaurants stay innovative and recharge their offerings.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2025

Additionally, consider innovative items that make traditionally expensive flavors accessible to diners at FCR prices. 2025 is poised to be the year of FCRs. For example, Shake Shack’s Black Truffle Burger took a menu item that typically racks up a cost of $30+ at big city restaurants and offered it for just $14.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Convenience and a wide range of options have emerged as key purchasing drivers, providing significant opportunities for innovation to ensure more inclusive and seamless payment experiences. With this in mind, what can restaurant operators expect from payments in 2025?

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SpotOn

APRIL 14, 2025

Recent product innovations enhance operational efficiency and guest engagement for restaurant operators. These updates, combined with new partnerships with standout restaurants, reinforce SpotOn’s commitment to equipping operators with the tools and insights needed to thrive in 2025, no matter what comes their way. 

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2025

These licenses allow restaurants to serve beer, wine, and wine-based liquors, offering opportunities for innovation without the financial burden of full-service licenses. Innovation Through Wine-Based Cocktails Although not having a full liquor license may seem restrictive, it actually creates opportunities for innovation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2025

A third of diners said their favorite restaurant changed in the past 12 months, with “better food” (46 percent) and “better value” (40 percent) cited as the leading reasons, according to Tillster’s 2025 Phygital Index Report. The survey of 1,500 U.S.-based

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The Rail

MAY 30, 2025

Opening a new dining space in 2025 calls for more than just a good recipe list or architectural sense. A significant part is also played by tech integration ; loyalty programs, app-based ordering, and QR code menus are not innovations but necessities. A strong brand will emotionally link your restaurant to its patrons in 2025.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

In this guide, youll learn: Why restaurant apps matter in 2025 and how its the consumer driving the changes The different types of restaurant apps How to make the most of your own branded restaurant app and its many benefits Lets take a closer look at why every restaurant should use apps in 2025.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2025

In its latest report based on foot traffic analysis of bars and liquor stores from 2021-2025, this year saw a record number of participation across the U.S., On the other hand, in both 2023 and 2025, February visit numbers were actually even lower than in January. indicating a significant shift in consumer behavior.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2024

In a recent report shared by TouchBistro on the State of the Restaurant Industry for 2025, data provides key insights into a year marked by both significant hurdles and notable resilience for the restaurant franchising industry and quick-service restaurant (QSR) operators.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

" Rose suggests operators should focus on better understanding and segmenting their loyalty program members to communicate their value-based menu innovations as well as new premium offerings. "They " As we head into 2025, Rose anticipates more operators will look to data when problem solving. "In

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2024

As we look to 2025, a new wave of trends is already taking shape. But the real story of 2025 isn’t just about what’s on the plate; it’s about where and how food is served. But the real story of 2025 isn’t just about what’s on the plate; it’s about where and how food is served.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Restaurant operators need to embrace menu and technological innovations in order to meet guest expectations this holiday season, according to the Fall/Winter Trend report: a report produced by Provoke Insights in collaboration with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. "Our

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Several restaurant brands, chains and independents are doing a good job of giving their guests options within a price point while at the same time introducing new innovations to their menu. "For 2025, we believe restaurants will continue to use the price lever as part of their value proposition, but it can’t be the only lever. . "For

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 13, 2022

Starbucks recently announced that it aims to have every customer either use their own personal mug or cup or borrow a reusable cup from their local Starbucks — by 2025. My vision as a climate advocate and inventor-turned-entrepreneur is to create innovations that reduce environmental impact.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Independent restaurants are at a pivotal moment, as the industry confronts multiple challenges including inflation, cost volatility, and extreme weather and adapts to an increasingly complex operating environment, according to the findings of the The James Beard Foundation® (JBF) 2025 Independent Restaurant Industry Report.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Starbucks hasn’t had a hit new drink in years Starbucks has, outside of a few new flavors and latte options, failed to successfully innovate its drink menu over the last decade or so. That failure of meaningful innovation is so significant, in fact, that fans took it upon themselves to create exciting new drinks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

We can expect to see a prolonged period of higher egg prices through the Easter and well into 2025, according to a repor t from CoBank. Eggs have become a staple item for innovation in quick-service restaurant entrees, and marketing trends like the emergence of all-day breakfast have significantly boosted egg demand.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Following a year of turbulent hiring trends , inflated expenses, and uncertain demand, 2025 could be the “year of retention” for restaurants. Heading into 2025, restaurants can take advantage of a particular class of workers to bolster their retention efforts: seasonal hires.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Also, with its versatility across day parts, operators don’t have to bring in additional SKUs for new menu innovations. We expect to see even more creativity in 2025 with waffle-related LTOs. It really is so easy to innovate around waffles. What is the appeal of elevated waffle offerings for guests?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

We can expect to see a prolonged period of higher egg prices through the Easter and well into 2025, according to a repor t from CoBank. Eggs have become a staple item for innovation in quick-service restaurant entrees, and marketing trends like the emergence of all-day breakfast have significantly boosted egg demand.”

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Squirrel Systems

MARCH 5, 2025

As we look ahead to 2025, the restaurant industry is poised for significant transformations driven by consumer preferences, technological advancements, and a heightened focus on sustainability. In 2025, expect to see creative plant-based options that go beyond traditional meat substitutes. appeared first on Squirrel Systems.

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Restaurant Business

MARCH 10, 2025

We see a surge in the functional beverage space thats blurring the boundaries for all beverage formats creating opportunities for innovation. This trend is known as Precision Wellness, identified by Innova as one of the top influencing trends in 2025.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

The research found that businesses worldwide – particularly restaurants – intend to experiment more in 2025, especially with customer retention programs like loyalty, as they face the triple challenge of sustained high inflation, shrinking consumer wallets and the need to raise prices across the board.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

13, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Upscale soup dumpling chain Din Tai Fung has the industry’s highest average unit volumes. Photo: Shutterstock Welcome to Restaurant Business’ Week in Review for the week of June 9, 2025. By Heather Lalley on Jun. Upscale soup dumpling chain Din Tai Fung has the industry’s highest average unit volumes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

percent from 2025 to 2033 and reach US$ 345.6 billion by 2033, according to The "United States Fast Food and Quick Services Restaurants Market Size and Share Analysis – Growth Trends and Forecast Report 2025-2033" from ResearchAndMarkets.com. billion transactions and $67 billion in sales in 2024.

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Black Box Intelligence

JUNE 11, 2025

From Menu to Momentum: Connecting Menu Innovation to Real Business Impact How To Ensure Your Menu Innovation Hits Today’s guests crave more than just a meal. Whether it’s new flavors, diet specific or just something they haven’t tried before that excites them, menu innovation is key to meeting evolving consumer choices.

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