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Dining Trends for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

Experiential dining, plant-based menus and sustainability were hot topics in the Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) 2023 Trends Report. Among the findings: Casual experiential dining appeals on many fronts to consumers of varying ages in different parts of the country looking for affordable culinary experiences.

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MRM Research Roundup: Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day 2024 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

With its numerous benefits, along with environmental sustainability and dietary value, this meals choice is increasingly turning attractive to customers. People adopt this way of life for numerous motives, consisting of fitness and ethical issues, promoting sustainability, and preventing animal cruelty in their food and beverages.

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MRM Plant-Based: New Look for Veggie Grill and Plant-Based Pizza Toppings

Modern Restaurant Management

As an industry leader and authority on protein, the fast casual concept has featured plant based protein for 10+ years – serving up tofu, seasonal falafel, plant-based protein shakes and quinoa among others – and will now add Beyond Chili and house-made Beyond Beef meatballs to their line up. Plant-Based More Mainstream.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

. – Peter Kellis, Founder and CEO of TRAY As consumers continue to prioritize convenience, we believe the expectations that restaurants offer an accessible and seamless experience will continue to rise, particularly in the fast-casual category. These alternatives will not only cater to new consumers but also clean eating habits.

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Plant Based Protein Adds Innovation, Sustainability and Profits to Restaurant Menus

Sante

Rather today’s consumer demands menu innovation as well as eco-friendly and sustainable practices. Plant based “burgers” also appear on the menu of Del Frisco’s Grille , an upscale casual eatery with 18 locations across the U.S. Restaurants can accomplish these goals while adding to their bottom line.

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The Future of Fast Dining: What’s Next for Counter Service Restaurants?

The Rail

Understanding the Counter Service Restaurant Concept Counter service restaurants , also known as quick service restaurants (QSR) or fast-casual spots, offer a quick and convenient meal without the full-on fanciness of a traditional table service restaurant. More casual, relaxed dining atmosphere.

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Sacramento Restaurants You Should Be Dining At This Week

Restaurant Clicks

Owned and led by Chef Billy Ngo, this restaurant is committed to sustainable and local ingredients whenever they can find them. They’ll happily prepare a gourmet, allergen-free meal featuring the best local ingredients. Casual and hip, this restaurant is a great place to take a few friends. Make a Reservation. Tower Cafe.