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

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

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

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. The company is testing a variety of programs to determine what will most effectively reduce waste while keeping customers satisfied.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 23, 2024

. ● Operational efficiency: Fresh-baked waffle mix is shelf stable, creates minimal waste and has a 3-day shelf life once prepared, supporting back-of-house operational efficiency. Also, with its versatility across day parts, operators don’t have to bring in additional SKUs for new menu innovations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Hot Palette Holdings uses AI to improve their forecasting, optimize inventory, and reduce waste. Innovative tech tools, like AI, can improve forecasting, inventory management, scheduling, customer service, marketing, and many other essential business tasks. For instance, technology can help restaurants: Optimize operations.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

11, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn 7-Eleven is among the growing list of retailers and restaurants offering deals to lure cash-strapped consumers this summer. By Heather Lalley on Jun. Photo: Shutterstock 7-Eleven is ready to do battle in the summer value wars. But the brand remains the toughest turnaround in the restaurant industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Winnow Raises $20M to Fight Food Waste. The company, with US offices located in Iowa City, has recently made headlines in the country, having been selected as a food waste innovator and recipient of the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Kroger Foundation Grant. 63 million tons of food is wasted every year.

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TRG Restaurant Consulting

DECEMBER 22, 2024

As we approach 2025, its crucial to understand the trends and predictions that will shape the future of dining. This guide provides an in-depth analysis of the anticipated developments in the restaurant industry for 2025, offering insights to help operators navigate the changing landscape. and 3.4%, aligning with typical annual trends.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 11, 2025

11, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Huddle House will add drive-thrus as it moves into more urban and suburban markets. | That means you can now get boba at Perkins. By Joe Guszkowski on Jun. All photos courtesy of Ascent Hospitality Management A pair of legacy family-dining brands are out to prove that age is only a number.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 12, 2025

12, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn There are about 1,000 Coco robots in the wild today. Premium Food An eye on food waste inspires a chicken salad that becomes a best seller Behind the Menu: Millers All Day repurposed leftover breakfast waffles into croutons to create a new signature—the Chicken and Waffle Salad.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Innovative trends are emerging, reshaping the industry landscape and offering fresh opportunities for growth. The operator can take advantage of the opportunity to reduce waste from too much stockholding and use less labour resources for a narrow menu. Small is beautiful.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

We look forward to continuing to innovate and find ways to make ordering plant-based at Taco Bell even more accessible at a great value,” said Taco Bell Corp Chief Food Innovation Officer Liz Matthews. We have long been a haven for vegans and vegetarians, who replace meat for beans on almost any of our menu items.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

These razor-thin profit margins are driving QSRs to find innovative ways to keep up with the rapid pace of business while enhancing efficiency and delivering a best-in-class customer experience. Inventory Management : The food waste from both QSR and full-service restaurants in the U.S. Consequently, the entire U.S.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 25, 2025

In early February 2025, arabica futures surged to US $4.41/lb, Roast profiles can be easily adjusted, which helps reduce waste, manage labour costs, and maintain quality standards during the transitional period. You may also like our article on how automation can make the coffee sector more productive. lb in the weeks since.

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Squirrel Systems

MAY 26, 2025

The National Restaurant Association Show is always a highlight of the year for anyone in foodservice and the 2025 edition made one thing clear: restaurants are embracing change like never before. From how guests engage to how teams work behind the scenes, innovation is reshaping every touchpoint.

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Squirrel Systems

MARCH 3, 2025

In 2025, these ten must-have technologies will be essential for staying competitive, efficient, and relevant in a crowded market. In 2025, POS systems will continue to evolve with advanced features like integrated customer loyalty programs, order-ahead capabilities, and even insights to optimize menus and pricing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Together, they are launching the Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership program, an innovative personal development training initiative that equips potential business owners to operate high-performing businesses. Recent data shows that only eight percent of restaurants are owned by Black people. ” Delivering Jobs.

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The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Introduction The restaurant industry is buzzing with innovation in 2025, showcasing groundbreaking restaurant trends. Restaurants are leading the charge with zero-waste cooking and innovative approaches to repurpose ingredients. Fusion of Traditional and Modern Cuisines Fusion cuisine is where innovation meets nostalgia.

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Qu

MAY 7, 2025

At the 2025 Restaurant Leadership Conference (RLC), Qu unveiled a groundbreaking Smart Kitchen platform that promises to redefine how enterprise restaurants manage their back-of-house operations. AI-Powered Forecasting: Predicts guest traffic and demand with hourly accuracy, improving prep, reducing waste, and optimizing labor.

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Lavu

MAY 9, 2025

Lavu vs Toast POS choosing between these two leading restaurant POS systems in 2025 isnt easy. In this comparison, well break down the key features, pricing, and performance of Lavu and Toast POS to show why Lavu POS is the smarter choice for restaurants aiming to grow in 2025. Let me know if youd like further adjustments!

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Curry Up Now also limits their disposal waste by using real plates, silverware and cloth napkins in-house and packaging all to-go orders in recyclable and compostable containers. Taco Bell committed to making all consumer-facing packaging recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025 worldwide. Taco Bell's 2020 Commitments.

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Rocket Fuel

JANUARY 18, 2025

The quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry has always been fast-paced and ever-changing, but 2025 marks a pivotal year of transformation. QSR Trends in 2025 The QSR landscape in 2025 is characterized by significant changes that go beyond operational efficiencies. Robotics is another area making significant headway.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 18, 2022

bio bean’s product received an award from the “cofinitive #21toWatch” campaign, which recognises global innovation and entrepreneurship. The coffee chain plans to install the Clover Vertica to all company-owned US locations by 2025. The facility is set to open in 2024 and will use 100% renewable energy by 2025.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

Dunkin’s transition to paper cups will remove approximately one billion foam cups from the waste stream annually. This transition, along with the move to the double-walled paper cups, will remove a collective 19 million pounds of polystyrene from the waste stream annually. franchisees for use in their restaurants.

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MBB Hospitality

MAY 15, 2024

The world of franchising changes as fast as the trends, and franchisee innovation is central to staying competitive and meeting evolving consumer demands. As we approach 2025, several groundbreaking innovations, including franchisee innovation, are reshaping the franchise landscape.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 10, 2022

The report is part of IDH’s Coffee Farmer Income Resilience Programme, which runs until 2025. The new drive-thru location is the second store to be certified under the Greener Stores Framework, which aims to reduce carbon emissions, water usage, and landfill waste. billion by 2025. Wed, 1 Jun – New US $4.5

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Qu

MARCH 12, 2025

Get ready to take your quick-service restaurant to the next level in 2025 and beyond. Watch Now For an Overview of Our Latest Innovations: Curbside Ordering Qu curbside ordering, a feature of Qus new Online Ordering system, allows guests to place and pay for orders directly from their car using a mobile device and a QR code.

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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. Buyers appear eager to take on certain types of restaurant chains.

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Apicbase

JANUARY 28, 2025

This ongoing demand suggests that opportunities for innovation and growth still existeven if they no longer lie in the traditional approaches (as highlighted in The Restaurant Industry Report ). The quicker you adapt and innovate, the stronger your competitive advantage and the better you will be prepared for an unknown future.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 13, 2025

13, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Image courtesy of Restaurant Business Jackie Secor is the new chief operating officer of Taco John’s. By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. With more than 25-years of experience, Secor previously served as senior vice president of operations and training at GoTo Foods.

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Marketman

JULY 7, 2019

Using electronic transactions to eliminate paper waste, and leveraging renewable energy sources. As an ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) certified company, they strive to prevent pollution, reduce waste and minimize environmental impact. . McLane Foodservice is all about innovation, integrity, and leadership.

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Marketman

JULY 7, 2019

Using electronic transactions to eliminate paper waste, and leveraging renewable energy sources. As an ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) certified company, they strive to prevent pollution, reduce waste and minimize environmental impact. . McLane Foodservice is all about innovation, integrity, and leadership.

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SpotOn

JULY 9, 2024

Reviewers highlight its insightful reporting, payroll integration, innovative platform, and transparent pricing. Wasted a ton of money with another vendor prior to finding SpotOn. An innovative and evolving platform that adapts quickly to the changing needs of the restaurant industry." " Brian B., " Brandy R.,

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Apicbase

JANUARY 13, 2023

With smart food ordering — meaning leveraging tech for inventory management and vendor selection — operators can cut down on food waste by 80%. Because of popularity with consumers, these types of payments will grow 250% by 2025, and will reach 2.2 Interesting food waste stats: US restaurants generate around 15.5

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The Food Corridor

MARCH 27, 2023

As the technology has matured, additional services have emerged to aggregate the various delivery apps into one portal, for easier production of multiple orders and delivery coordination as well as smart food purchasing and production software for decreased food waste and increased per meal unit economics.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The FSMA 204 has already been launched, and the final section of the law, FSMA 204, will come into effect in 2023 with a food traceability record compliance date of 2025. Compounding this risk, food items have become more complex, along with many new innovations in food, so FSMA was indeed needed.

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