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

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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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How Our Pop-Up Expanded to Serve a 10,000-Person Waitlist

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. | Adam Friedlander/Eater NY Eric Huang of NYCs Pecking House talks grassroots growth A version of this post originally appeared on April 30, 2025, in Eater and Punchs newsletter Pre Shift , a biweekly newsletter for the industry pro that sources first-person accounts from the bar and restaurant world.

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

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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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Best Practices for Capitalizing on Workplace Holiday Party Trends

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" Buffets and self-serve food are on the menu: 66 percent of organizers say they’re having buffets, instead of: Heavy appetizers – 34 percent Stations (e.g. "Party planners are aligned with employee preferences as 66 percent plan to serve a buffet-style meal at their company party this year."

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14 Bar Manager Interview Questions to Hire the Perfect Fit for Your Venue

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Finding a well-rounded bar manager can be the determining factor in the success of your business. Through the right interview questions, you can find a manager who doesn’t just fit the job but can boost your bar’s reputation. In this article: How do you handle inventory management to keep the bar always adequately stocked?

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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.”

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Four Things Bar and Restaurant Owners Should Consider in their Coverage 

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With the laundry list of everything bar and restaurant owners need to handle on a daily basis, proper insurance coverage should be top priority. With the guidance of a skilled agent that is well educated in the hospitality industry, bar and restaurant owners should be able to let the experts lead the way.

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