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. Are you all about sustainable sourcing? Do you focus on comfort food that feels like home?

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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. This change will directly contribute to the coffee chain’s 2030 sustainability goals to conserve water usage by 50 percent and achieve carbon neutral green coffee.

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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

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Sweetgreen implemented tech solutions to improve their operations, boost sustainability , and personalize customers’ experiences. When restaurants use tech tools to enhance food traceability and transparency across the supply chain, it helps ensure better quality from source to shelf. Prioritize sustainability.

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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.

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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. Consumers are being more intentional with their spending, and brands that deliver both quality and affordability are seeing sustained growth and expansion. Why are regional flavors in favor?

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2022

In this blog, we will discuss the use of vegan chocolate and vegan flours and how confectioners are striving for sustainable options. The fact that vegan chocolate contains neither additives nor products derived from animals makes it an excellent source of dietary essentials. The vegan community appreciates it for this reason.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 13, 2025

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. Top stories of the week Mon, 9 Jun – Gesha scores 98 points at 2025 BoP. million 60kg bags. Cecafé reports that Brazil has so far exported 42.9

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EATER

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In every bite, they remind us that Native foods are not relics but vibrant expressions of identity, sustainability, and survival, deeply connected to the land and the people who steward it. Thirty Nine Restaurant opened in 2021, closed for reconceptualization in 2023, and is slated to reopen in early 2025.

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Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

In 2025, guests are no longer just looking for a place to eatthey want a memorable, immersive experience that aligns with their personal tastes, values, and desires. Heres a look at the restaurant trends that will shape hotel and resort dining in 2025 and beyond.

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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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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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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. Reframing Restaurant Loyalty : With profit margins still slim, discount-based loyalty programs are no longer a sustainable option for operators.

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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!

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The renewed partnership will last until 2025, with the Italian company’s RTD cold brew products available at the tournament grounds. ofi secures US $1.975 billion sustainability-linked loan. According to the report, the volumes of sustainably-sourced green coffee increased by 29% on 2021. Wed, 31 Aug.

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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. restaurant operators. for the Top 10.

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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

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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EATER

MAY 16, 2025

As of January 2025, at an unemployment rate of 6.1 In the face of these concerns, the Iocovozzis focus on the fact that restaurants can be sources of joy for their community, and strive to bring that joy to patrons. percent the previous month. percent , Asheville has the highest unemployment rate of any metropolitan area in the state.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

” “The connection between platform-sourced demand and survival will be indelible, likely leading the survivors to double down on digital, seeing it as a critical source of resilience,” write the authors. Sustainability Is Increasingly Important to Customers, Even in a Struggling Economy.

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Perfect Daily Grind

OCTOBER 7, 2022

As part of the initiative, local artists in three US cities – Atlanta, Milwaukee, and Portland, OR – designed street art murals to raise awareness of sustainability issues in the coffee supply chain. Nestlé commits US $1 billion to support sustainable coffee farming. Nestlé is aiming to sustainably source 100% of its coffee by 2025.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 28, 2025

Understanding what drives these price changes, how coffee consumers are responding, and what alternatives exist is essential for businesses aiming to remain sustainable in a volatile market. Many roasters are reassessing their entire operations to ensure financial sustainability while maintaining quality standards.

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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. Key theme: Restaurants want a unified tech ecosystem, where the POS acts as the central source of truth.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 25, 2025

In early February 2025, arabica futures surged to US $4.41/lb, As a result, business operators have more control over their cash flow management , although green coffee sourcing still requires careful planning. “We, 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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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2019

If catering companies want to keep up with consumer trends, they must start focussing on sustainably and how their products can support social change. According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and World Economic Forum, our oceans will contain more plastic than fish by 2025. Cheap and easy solutions are no longer enough.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The results point to the fact that stopping waste at the source is more effective — environmentally and economically. It can be done in a really classy way, if you actually frame it as a sustainable discount [and] you put signage indicating this is for the benefit of waste reduction,” he says.

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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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The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Introduction The restaurant industry is buzzing with innovation in 2025, showcasing groundbreaking restaurant trends. From sustainable practices to tech-savvy dining experiences, restaurants are adapting to meet the evolving tastes of diners. Reducing Environmental Impact Sustainability is no longer optional; its an expectation.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 1, 2025

Additionally, logistical challenges, like the temporary suspension of operations at ports in Djibouti (where the majority of Ethiopian coffee exports are processed), have disrupted green coffee sourcing, thereby creating a more competitive marketplace. Simultaneously, business operating costs are increasing across the board.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 13, 2022

Throughout May, the campaign will raise awareness surrounding economic equity and sustainability in food supply chains, including coffee. The Colombian Coffee Quality Triangle certifies that coffee is fully sourced from Colombia. Vietnam to replant more than 107,000ha of coffee trees by 2025. Fri, 13 May.

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EATER

AUGUST 2, 2022

and Cinnamon Tree Organics are challenging household names by offering transparent sourcing, more sustainable practices, and, frankly, better-quality products. To begin to respond to that growing consumer desire, McCormick has launched initiatives to engage with the farming communities where its ingredients are sourced.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 25, 2023

To receive the ERC for wages paid in 2020 and 2021, they have until 2024 and 2025, respectively, to file their amended returns. Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit The R&D tax credit is often overlooked by restaurant owners, but it can be a substantial source of savings. Many have taken advantage.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Winnow aims to continue growing in the market, with hospitality being a key industry, as there has been a significant focus on companies to act sustainably, with food waste being a large contributing factor to this. 63 million tons of food is wasted every year. ” Marc Zornes. ” Epic Generosity. ” STK in Puerto Rico.

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Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 11, 2022

Micro lots are coffees sourced from small plots on farms, which are then harvested and processed separately from other coffees on the same farm. Sustainability, traceability & transparency. Over the past few years, sustainability, traceability, and transparency have all become increasingly important for specialty coffee consumers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

As restaurants around the country look towards reopening, Edward Lee and Lindsey Ofcacek, director of The LEE Initiative are committed to helping reset the supply chains for farmers and restaurant operators who are committed to sustainable food. Dunkin' Sustainability.

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