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

Modern Restaurant Management

Fast Food Flavor Report Fast food brands and restaurants are scratching their heads trying to figure out what flavors are a bonafide trend and which are just a fleeting fad. A New York polished casual hot spot’s drink “Always Greener” paired gin, Suze, and sorrel (an herbaceous plant) for a bright botanical kick.

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Transforming a Café into a Fine Dining Destination: The Story of Ursa

Modern Restaurant Management

To make it viable, we designed a system that was both fast and flawless. Lighting needed to shift the mood from casual to elegant and even the music changed. After the café was closed and cleaned, we had just three hours to finish prepping and reset the entire dining room. Timing was everything.

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MRM Research Roundup: Destination Dining, Voice Commerce, and the Force of Fast Food

Modern Restaurant Management

Fast Food and QSR Value The United States Fast Food & Quick Service Restaurant Market size was valued at US$ 248.8 billion by 2033, according to The "United States Fast Food and Quick Services Restaurants Market Size and Share Analysis – Growth Trends and Forecast Report 2025-2033" from ResearchAndMarkets.com.

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The Top 30 BBQ Spots in Mississippi Ranked

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The casual, no-frills atmosphere makes it a comfortable place to grab a filling meal, especially for folks who like honest, straightforward barbecue without the extras. The menu keeps things simple with pulled pork, burgers, and smoked turkey sandwiches served in a casual, diner-like setting.

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The Ultimate Guide To Restaurant Marketing: Strategies for Restaurant Operators In 2025

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The industry is evolving fast, and simply relying on word-of-mouth or foot traffic isnt going to cut it. A casual brunch spot in a college town will attract a different crowd than a high-end steakhouse in a business district. Make It User-Friendly : A good restaurant website should be easy to navigate, mobile-friendly, and fast.

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How To Optimize Menu Categories For Better Sales And Simpler Decisions

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Poor example: A fast-casual spot that breaks the menu into 12 categories—some redundant (“Wraps” and “Handhelds”), some confusing (“Buildables” instead of “Bowls”). Done right, these specialty sections are a helpful way to introduce variety, showcase unique offerings, and turn casual diners into repeat guests.

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The 6 Best Restaurant Review Sites (And How To Use Them)

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fast lunch near the art museum”) Track and respond to feedback to show you care, especially if something went wrong 4. OpenTable OpenTable is both a review platform and a booking engine, which means guests can find you, read reviews, and reserve a table in one seamless process.