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Twenty Years of Change: How Hospitality Tech Evolved and What’s Next

Modern Restaurant Management

Twenty years ago, hospitality looked very different. Front-of-house teams juggled high guest expectations with paper logs, manual reports, and legacy systems that weren’t built to keep up with the pace of service. Hospitality is defined by its ability to adapt—quickly, consistently, and often under pressure.

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Embracing the Future: Key Trends Shaping the Restaurant, Bar, and Hospitality Industry in 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

As we step into 2025, the restaurant, bar, and hospitality industries are experiencing transformative shifts driven by evolving consumer preferences, technological innovation, and economic dynamics. From reimagining workflows to enhancing guest interactions, technology is shaping how restaurants, bars, and hospitality businesses operate.

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Balancing Dining Experiences with Cost-Conscious Strategies

Modern Restaurant Management

What can restaurant operators do to bring in new guests and keep them coming back for more? For back of house, operators should focus on tech that drives speed, efficiency, and cost savings. In the front of house, there should be a more cautious approach to ensure customer service is always at the forefront.

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Vibe Check: Elevating Experience for Better Guest Engagement

Modern Restaurant Management

“This offering enhances the sense of luxury and hospitality while also allowing guests to enjoy a more interactive and personalized moment at their table,” said Alessandro Piliego, Costa* General Manager.”It’s ” Newly opened House of Yoshin in Huntington, NY.

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‘Cookie-Cutter Marketing Doesn’t Work in this Industry.’

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Recognizing that social media could be a powerful tool for the hospitality industry, Kim Beechner founded Embark Marketing in her senior year of college. Why did you want to open a marketing firm with a bar/restaurant/hospitality niche and what is the significance of the name Embark? “That’s the difference. .”

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No Tax on Tips? What Restaurant Operators Need to Know Now

Modern Restaurant Management

Both the House and Senate have introduced versions of the bill, which, if passed, would allow tipped workers to exempt a portion of their tip income from federal taxes. A new piece of legislation has recently caught the attention of restaurant workers and employers alike: the No Tax on Tips Act. But it’s not without complications.

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The AI Revolution in Restaurants: Transforming Operations and Customer Experience

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A recent eBook by Softarex Technologies highlights all the main aspects of AI usage in restaurant operations, from customer service to back-of-house management. Optimizing Back-of-House OperationsBehind the scenes, AI is making significant strides in improving restaurant efficiency.