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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: AI Investment Heating Up and Summer Dining Dos and Don’ts

Modern Restaurant Management

Benefit expectations vary by restaurant type: For example, respondents from casual dining restaurants hope to achieve a significantly greater benefit in enhancing customer experience (60 percent) compared to those in the quick service, fast casual and café segments (48 percent). Regionally, differences arose.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

The fast food industry saw the largest reduction in spending year over year (five percentage points). The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that fast-food prices jumped 6.2 With its numerous benefits, along with environmental sustainability and dietary value, this meals choice is increasingly turning attractive to customers.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

“The restaurant scene was the natural next step for Meatless Farm following our fast-growth in grocery stores across the globe. Protein Bar & Kitchen now operates 19 fast casual restaurants with 13 in Chicago, four in and around Denver and two in Washington D.C. 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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The Future of Fast Dining: What’s Next for Counter Service Restaurants?

The Rail

Peer into counter service restaurants, from fast food chains to trendy eateries, which play an active role in the restaurant industry. More casual, relaxed dining atmosphere. Menus now also prioritize plant-based and allergen-friendly options to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets.

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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.