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2025 Restaurant Design Trends: Elevating Guest Experiences with Innovation and Flexibility

Modern Restaurant Management

At Harrison, we’re seeing four emerging trends shaping the future of restaurant spaces driving at purpose: dynamic bar areas, local element integration, flexible layouts and playful, art-centric designs. Beyond serving as a place to grab drinks, the bar is becoming a hub of social interaction and a key driver of revenue.

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Table for One – Elevating the Solo Dining Experience

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Solo dining – a time dedicated to eating a meal alone at a sit-down restaurant – is an opportunity for diners to practice self care over a meal, whether that be by relaxing and reflecting at the end of a long day or even by engaging the mind with a book or catching up on the news.

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

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“Through expansive experiences that inspire our guests paired with the ambiance of the space and the food on the plate, we’re setting new standards for the industry and creating truly spectacular moments for all who enter our restaurants and bars.” Move over “swicy.” Gen Z looves a sweet treat.

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Smooth Operations: Yelp Updates Aim to Increase Efficiency and Elevate Guest Experience

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Restaurants can also generate custom booking links, allowing diners to make a reservation or join the waitlist directly from their preferred social media platforms. Diners who join a Yelp Waitlist can now see real-time waitlist progress from their iPhone lock screens, including their place in line, estimated seating time, and table status.

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Holiday Diners Seek Out Unique Experiences

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Survey results indicate diners are seeking distinctive dining experiences, planning ahead with early reservations, and seeking out earlier evening bookings The holiday season is bringing a wave of excitement among diners, with 68 percent of respondents planning to celebrate at restaurants or bars. early bird timeslot.

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Restaurants Can Use Music to Elevate the Guest Experience on Mother’s Day 

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Diners are booking their tables well in advance, turning “no reservations available” into a badge of honor that signals high demand and exclusivity. Trends in recent years have reflected that younger adults (18-34) drive the demand for brunch at 30 percent of bookings, Instagram friendly experiences and higher energy music.

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Patio Season is Here. Make it Your Best Summer Ever with 7shifts Tools Built for Restaurants

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Whether that looks like tables on the sidewalk or a rooftop bar, there’s no denying that outdoor dining brings new obstacles and challenges to the already complex life of a restaurateur or employee. It’s also important to note that using outdoor space and adding more seating to your restaurant can increase your revenue by 30%.