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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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An Eater’s Guide to Sri Lanka

EATER

More recently, as chefs have been working up seasonal menus to highlight local specialties and homegrown bars have been remixing native spirits, Sri Lanka drew millions of tourists in 2024 , announcing the islands comeback on the global stage after a few years of economic uncertainty. Rooms start at $45 in the high season.

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The 11 Best Restaurant Event Ideas That Actually Bring In New Customers And Keep Regulars Excited

ChowNow

Pick your event idea by looking at your: Venue size and layout Customer demographic Available resources Time of year (season) Community Write out each of these factors, and a picture will emerge of which restaurant event idea will best fit your location. Get the word out to regulars and people curious about your restaurant.

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

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Growing menu innovation and healthy fast food further drive the growth of the market. The demand for fast food is still strong because it is affordable, convenient, and offers a wide variety of menu items, which is why it is the go-to option for millions of Americans every day. billion in 2024 and is anticipated to rise at a CAGR of 3.74

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MRM Research Roundup: Labor Struggles, Holiday Habits, and Food Truck Trends

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Coping with seasonality and fluctuations in business (37 percent) Economic instability impact on F&B businesses This could indicate that a period of inflation in the US, initiated by COVID-19, may well have impacted small businesses in this industry. The fast-casual burger chain increased prices by 2.5 percent for QSR restaurants.

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Providing The Best Restaurant Customer Experience in 2024

7 Shifts

From creating a welcoming ambiance to offering unique menu items, let’s explore the ways you can refine your restaurant's customer experience in 2024. Menu and food choices Your restaurant’s menu and food choices can entice or put off customers. Moreover, the menu sets expectations for the dining experience.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Arby’s ‘Beefs’ Up and SONIC Swag

Modern Restaurant Management

Flynn now owns and operates a combined total of 2,355 quick-service, fast casual and casual dining restaurants, generating $3.5 The Taqueria offers a slightly reduced menu in a smaller, to-go focused footprint. billion in sales and employing 73,000 people in 44 states. For more information visit www.brooklyndumplingshop.com.