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Ready To Sell? Maybe You Should Be

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2018, I opened a self-serve tap house and sports bar called Auggie’s Draft Room. Of all the concepts I’ve brought to life, this one stands out as my most successful. I didn’t know it at the time, but I left something out. Every story deserves an unforgettable ending. Second, I have a confession.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

As we navigate these changes, one theme stands out: innovation. In 2025, I expect automation to keep expanding beyond back-of-house applications into more guest-facing roles. Self-serve kiosks, QR-code menus, and personalized ordering systems will continue to redefine how patrons interact with venues.

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RESTAURANTS – POLI-ACTIVE / POLI-NEUTRAL

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In those early days of European coffee houses, during the 17 th century, politics were the main source of conversation. In the American colonies, public houses, or taverns, followed suit as meeting places for the common man and self-proclaimed intellectuals. Today we are engulfed in information and misinformation.

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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

Modern Restaurant Management

From salted egg yolks and chili crunch fusions to mushroom-infused teas and freeze-dried fruit powder garnishes, Kimpton’s in-house experts share the standout ingredients, menu items and techniques that will come to the table in 2025.

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Vibe Check: Elevating Experience for Better Guest Engagement

Modern Restaurant Management

Unique tableside services at a variety of restaurants are taking the experience factor to the next level. A caviar service at Costa in Charleston, South Carolina, top photo, features Regiis Ova Ossetra, served in its pure form alongside a chilled shot of Costa gin. "They want something memorable, interactive, and shareable.

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AI Food Intelligence and Now Serving Democracy

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants have been pivoting to reach and serve customers in new ways, and retailers have been seeing the lines blur between brick and mortar and e-commerce. . In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature real-time data on consumer behavior and the move to #cutoutcutlery. SpotOn Secures $60M Funding. SpotOn Transact, Inc.

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Table for One – Elevating the Solo Dining Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

Across the globe, and largely amongst younger age groups, more and more people are choosing to go out to eat by themselves. With solo dining on the rise globally, consumers are fundamentally changing the way they dine out. With solo dining on the rise globally, consumers are fundamentally changing the way they dine out.