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The Rise of Transparent Dining and What It Means for Restaurants

The Rail

According to a study from Delierect , 43% of restaurant diners say they are willing to pay more for sustainable dishes, and 68% believe restaurants should take active steps to reduce food waste. They expect restaurants to prove their claims and back up buzzwords like "local" and "sustainable" with verifiable facts.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Both brand and operators surveyed report that their AI investments are generating a high impact today in customer experience (52 percent of brands, 84 percent of operators) and inventory management (35 percent and 25 percent), among other areas. The research also highlights the sustained momentum of loyalty program usage.

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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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Best Practices for Surviving in a Cautious Landscape

Modern Restaurant Management

." In addition to searching for a value proposition, guests are concerned with food safety and sustainability, making it even more of a challenge for restaurants, but technology and vendor relationships can help operators. "For "For me, it’s all about transparency," Kulasooriya said. "Guests

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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. Environmental Consciousness – Consumer awareness and desire for more sustainable options is encouraging upcycling and waste reduction efforts that are good for business and good for the planet.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Nearly all restaurateurs (98 percent) believe AI will solve some of their staffing challenges, particularly around food prep and delivery management (42 percent), voice ordering technology (41 percent), predictive ordering and inventory management (39 percent), and food prep robots (38 percent).

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20 Restaurant Skills You'll Quickly Learn on the Job (Updated)

7 Shifts

Health, Allergen, and Food Safety Training and Certifications. Examples include a TIPS certification , ServSafe Allergen , or a local accredited restaurant safety course. Cooks and back-of-house employees tend to work with inventory management software and kitchen display technology. Cross-contamination. Undercooking.