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

Modern Restaurant Management

What can you expect to see on menus in 2025? From salted egg yolks and chili crunch fusions to mushroom-infused teas and freeze-dried fruit powder garnishes, Kimpton’s in-house experts share the standout ingredients, menu items and techniques that will come to the table in 2025.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

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. Foot traffic or heat mapping, menu item engagement, or consumer demographics by time of day. For the first part, click here and for the second part, click here.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Personalized Promotions Must Line the Loyalty Path

Modern Restaurant Management

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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2025 Predictions: Brand Loyalty in a Data-Driven, AI-Optimized World

Modern Restaurant Management

Now, as restaurant marketers prepare for 2025, lessons learned from the past year are shaping a more pragmatic approach, prioritizing tools and strategies that deliver measurable results. Data-backed loyalty programs, in particular, present a key opportunity for marketers to foster deeper customer connections in 2025.

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The Best Restaurant Technology Of 2025

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Knowing which tools your business needs can feel daunting, so weve organized the best restaurant technology tools of 2025 into eight key categories that cover every aspect of running a restaurant. Real-Time Data & Analytics : Track sales trends, top-selling menu items, and peak business hours to make informed decisions.

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How to Attract More Guests to Your Restaurant in 2025

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This includes hours of operation (including holiday updates), your website link, phone number, and menu. Limited-time offers like happy hour, seasonal specials, and holiday-inspired promotions tap into a persons fear of missing out (FOMO) and encourage immediate action. Upload high-quality photos. to drive spontaneous visits.

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Your Guide To Restaurant Email Marketing In 2025

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A well-crafted email can remind a past guest to stop by again, encourage reservations for a new seasonal menu, or even boost online orders with a limited-time discount. A well-timed email with a special offer, new menu item, or exclusive promotion can be the nudge they need to place another order.