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

Modern Restaurant Management

The report reveals that AI investment and adoption differs across the industry as organizations seek to balance experimentation with operational focus, customer-facing innovation with back-of-house transformation, and high ambitions with organizational readiness. The research also highlights the sustained momentum of loyalty program usage.

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How to Attract More Guests to a Restaurant

The Restaurant Group

Highlighting local ingredients can set you apart and attract guests who value sustainability. Monitor and Adapt to Industry Trends Stay Updated on Culinary Innovations Experiment with trending dishes or techniques to keep your menu fresh and exciting. Catering to these preferences makes everyone feel welcome.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

As economic pressures and fluctuating food costs persist, these technologies will be critical for maintaining profitability and ensuring long-term sustainability. Younger generations are increasingly favoring restaurants that prioritize sustainability… local sourcing, reducing food waste, energy efficient operations.

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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. The debate over manufactured plant proteins and whole plants has begun, and it has spurred innovation in menus across all segments of the foodservice industry.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

2024 will be a year of value and beverage innovation. Restaurants will invest in beverage innovation to give consumers choices beyond alcohol and CSDs. This started years ago with the fast casuals, but everyone will start to adopt beverage innovation widely. Is it any wonder transactions are declining industry-wide?

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Beyond Meat was selected as the plant-based partner for Protein Bar & Kitchen due to its clean label (soy free, gluten free, NON GMO), commitment to sustainability, and – most importantly – the fact that it looks, cooks and tastes like meat. "We innovate for human's sake and we'll win on taste—PERIOD.

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

The Rail

Technology Innovations Many customers are always on the go, and the opportunity to order quick and delicious meals without the hassle of a full-service restaurant can be a game changer. A counter service restaurant must embrace innovations to streamline operations and enhance the customer experience.