EATER

APRIL 30, 2025

. | Adam Friedlander/Eater NY Eric Huang of NYCs Pecking House talks grassroots growth A version of this post originally appeared on April 30, 2025, in Eater and Punchs newsletter Pre Shift , a biweekly newsletter for the industry pro that sources first-person accounts from the bar and restaurant world.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

4 Reasons Why You Cant Ignore Restaurant Marketing in 2025 Restaurant marketing in 2025 isnt just a nice-to-haveits a necessity. Heres why ignoring restaurant marketing in 2025 is a mistake you cant afford to make: 1. What price points are they comfortable with? Are you all about sustainable sourcing?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 29, 2025

Best and New Uses of QR Codes In just the first three months of 2025, QR code scans reached 41.77 These could range from allergy information to product sourcing details to how-to videos for cracking open crab legs or preparing a par-cooked meal. Could you be getting more out of your QR codes? Product information and tutorials.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 13, 2025

This set the precedent for future astonishing auction prices, which have since surpassed US $10,000/kg. With the 2025 BoP auction scheduled for 6 August, all eyes will be on the bidders of the 97- and 98-point coffees, as many eagerly anticipate the extent of the prices they’re willing to pay. million 60kg bags.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 25, 2025

High coffee prices are becoming a lasting reality for the industry. While many assert that this signifies a long overdue change, as coffee has historically been an undervalued commodity, price volatility affects all levels of the supply chain in various ways. In early February 2025, arabica futures surged to US $4.41/lb,

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2025

Value-driven dining and a growing interest in regional brands are two trends uncovered in Yelp's 2025 Fastest Growing Brand s report. Many of the restaurant brands on the list, like Dave’s Hot Chicken and Cava, are thriving by offering high-quality, and on-trend food at accessible prices. Why are regional flavors in favor?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

This initiative was a multi-year effort that demanded extensive sourcing, innovation, and close collaboration with our culinary team and suppliers. Our burger buns are now completely seed-oil free, and we’ve reformulated or sourced alternatives for items like harissa paste to ensure we uphold the highest ingredient standards.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

In 2024, restaurants across the country saw an average five percent increase in transactions and an average eight percent increase in profits with only four percent caused by price hikes. percent from 2025 to 2033 and reach US$ 345.6 The report analyzed data from more than 30,000 QSR restaurants that generated a total of 4.5

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 28, 2025

Coffee prices have soared over the past few years, pushing roasters, independent cafés, and specialty coffee retailers into challenging territory. For roasters and coffee shop owners alike, raising prices is no longer a choice but a necessity. Why are coffee prices staying so high?

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

In the bread aisle, you see two loaves identically wrapped; both are perfectly edible, but one is a day older and costs half the price. This is a business practice called dynamic pricing, and it may be coming soon to a supermarket near you. The price is changing throughout the [time] horizon.” Which do you choose?

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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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EATER

MARCH 27, 2025

adults in February 2025 representing the U.S. The goal was to not only to trace current dining expectations and desires fueled by both current economic uncertainties and also the inundation of sources for restaurant recommendations and reviews but also how younger diners might be shaping the industry in the future.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In 2025, one of the most powerful tools at your disposal will be your Point of Sale (POS) system. POS Systems: The All-in-One Solution for Restaurant Operations In 2025, POS technology is more advanced than ever before, offering all-in-one solutions that integrate various aspects of restaurant management.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2025

There are a lot of challenges facing both new and established brands in 2025. First, You need toensure you’re maintaining brand consistency across multiple locations, and that involves streamlining logistics, sourcing, and staff training to keep quality high across your chain. The scaling process requires a different approach.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 17, 2025

17, 2025 Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Greenlanes have no dine-in seating. Wishnow, a former Dunkin’ and Taco Bell franchisee, tapped menu consultants and brand builders The Culinary Edge to design a menu that falls somewhere between Salad and Go and Sweetgreen, price-wise. By Lisa Jennings on Jun. Just drive-thru and pickup windows.

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EATER

MAY 13, 2025

Heres what wed recommend picking up now before a potential price hike. Spices, coffee, and even chocolate Economists are sweating over the projected prices of food goods such as spices, coffee, and chocolate, all of which are commonly grown or produced outside the US and thus will need to be imported, and thus, subject to tariffs.

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Lavu

MAY 23, 2025

Thinking about launching your own deli in 2025? Source Vendors and Set Up Inventory Tracking Quality ingredients can set your deli apart from similar businesses in the area. If you are sourcing ingredients and products from multiple vendors, consider investing in inventory management software. Youre not alone. The lowest?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

An 'Out of the Ordinary' Year for Independents 2024 was an “out of the ordinary” year for independent restaurants, according to TouchBistro's 2025 State of Restaurants Report. percent, adding 210,300 jobs over the year, according to T7shifts' annual Restaurant Workforce Report for 2025.

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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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Future Food

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Source mccrindle.com.au The quality and origin of ingredients, will become a decisive factor, pushing establishments to emphasise the source and sustainability of their offerings. Baby Boomers and Gen X are still spending – with some even continuing to save money! Small is beautiful.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 16, 2025

Green coffee prices have remained high and volatile , and so has the cost of everything else, including packaging, transport, energy, and labour. Green coffee prices have more than doubled over the last year. In 2024, arabica futures increased 70% to their highest levels since 1977, while robusta prices reached all-time highs.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 9, 2025

The growing demand for quality coffee anywhere The National Coffee Association’s most recent 2025 report found that two-thirds of American adults drink coffee each day, up nearly 7% compared to 2020. At-home consumption is growing in particular, as consumers likely adjust to consistently high coffee prices.

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EATER

MAY 16, 2025

As of January 2025, at an unemployment rate of 6.1 I do have concerns if it even feels right to have this fine dining or special experience restaurant at this price point when theres still so much suffering, Silver wonders. percent the previous month. The ethics and optics of reopening can weigh heavily on their minds.

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Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 21, 2025

The Perfect Plate – 2025 Q1 Every month, we’ll provide updates on the latest trends in the restaurant industry. By Dimitre Krouchev 2025 Q1 Earnings Report Summary Overall optimistic business environment in the US with foundations set for 2026 onwards Impact of Strong Economic Growth on the U.S. Traffic growth, selective pricing Yum!

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Lavu

JUNE 13, 2025

In 2025, staying competitive means embracing digital payment trends. The Cashless Restaurant Revolution: Why Restaurants Are Going Cashless in 2025 In the ever-evolving landscape of the restaurant industry, the concept of not leading with a “pay with cash” option has emerged as a transformative trend.

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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 switch to more sustainable practices isn’t an easy one, and the perceived price increase is often what deters many businesses.

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Black Box Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The Value EquationHow Restaurants Can Deliver More Without Cutting Prices A Deep Dive Into What Value Means for Consumers and How Restaurants Can Compete Why Value Matters More Than Ever Value is more important than ever for restaurant guests in 2025. Yet, that doesnt mean theyre just looking for the lowest prices.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 1, 2025

Green coffee prices remain high, while labour, logistics, packaging, and operational costs have all increased significantly. You may also like our article on why roasters and coffee shops need to strategise menu pricing. It’s a challenging time for roasters in today’s coffee market.

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Chowly

MAY 21, 2025

Key Takeaways 2025 National Restaurant Association Show Recap Cost-Cutting, AI, and Smarter Tech The 2025 National Restaurant Association Show made one thing clear: independent restaurant operators are done juggling disconnected systems. Learn how the Chowly Platform helps reduce costs Source: Kelso, Alicia.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 15, 2025

High and volatile green coffee prices , along with increasing operational costs, are creating a more competitive market. Arabica prices reached all-time highs in February 2025 , prompting coffee businesses across the supply chain to reassess their sourcing strategies to secure more cost-effective coffees while maintaining quality standards.

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Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Sales and Traffic Forecast Insights We have crunched the numbers and are ready to reveal our forecasts in traffic and sales growth for 2025. We expect this to continue next year – 2025 will, according to our 2025 projections, be a better one for restaurants than 2024. Difference in Price Inflation: restaurants v.s

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Restaurant Engine

MARCH 12, 2025

According to one source , over half of restaurants currently use or have plans to use AI (artificial intelligence) in their businesses in different ways. In this article, we look at how you can leverage AI tools to optimize your restaurants marketing in 2025. Jumpstart your 2025 marketing strategy with AI and outpace the competition.

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Black Box Intelligence

JUNE 4, 2025

The key is consistency: both in terms of the sources of feedback you analyze and – crucially – HOW you analyze it. If you analyze different feedback sources using different tools or methodologies, dont expect to get a clear picture. This means ensuring you incorporate different review channels and survey responses.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 8, 2022

Fairtrade International announces new Living Income Reference Price for Indonesian coffee producers. The Living Income Reference Price is offered as guidance for companies wanting to pay living wage incomes in their supply chains. Fairtrade launched its first Living Income Reference Price in 2021 for Colombian farmers.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 18, 2022

The coffee chain plans to install the Clover Vertica to all company-owned US locations by 2025. Robusta prices rise in Brazil as a result of decreasing arabica production. Global coffee prices continue to increase over 17 consecutive months, despite the Russian invasion of Ukraine. US cents/lb in February 2022.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The goal is to work with health care systems all over the country and help them commit to 50 percent plant based daily offerings by 2025. While it cooks and tastes like eggs, its ingredients use 98 percent less water, 83 percent less land and emit 93 percent less CO2e than conventional animal sources. sourced yellow pea protein.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

. “All of these factors point to the heightened importance of platforms like Uber Eats in the economy of the future,” said NYU Stern’s Arun Sundararajan , the Harold Price Professor of Entrepreneurship, who co-authored the study with NYU Stern PhD student Manav Raj and Uber Technologies data scientist Calum You.

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