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

Modern Restaurant Management

” “Personalized sommelier experiences with paired tasting menus to the exact standards of our guest booking an event. ” “We are controlling our reservations for winemaker dinners to keep the atmosphere more intimate. Very interactive, completely personalized.”

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

Growing Momentum for Plant-Based and Local Sourcing The movement towards plant-based foods and locally sourced ingredients will continue to gain momentum in 2025, reducing overall food waste through better inventory management and demand forecasting. Additionally, supply chain disruptions can complicate sourcing efforts.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

To drive more data-driven decisions and reservations, Yelp Guest Manager now includes an enhanced traffic attribution dashboard that breaks down covers by source, time, and day of the week. With guaranteed seating, guests can now reserve specific areas like the patio or bar, which helps set expectations and reduce time at the door.

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Why Every Restaurant Needs a Website: Benefits You Can’t Ignore

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It puts you in control of your brand, helps customers find you online, and makes it easier for them to view your menu, book a table, or place an orderand thats just the beginning. The ways a website can drive more orders and reservations while cutting costs. How owning your digital presence can help you reach more local customers.

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

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Between online reservations, third-party delivery apps, and direct ordering from your website, digital interactions often happen before a guest ever steps through your doors. Crafting Your Brand Story Theres a great book called Start With Why that drives home the point that inspiring people to take action starts with sharing your purpose.

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Restaurant Operations Management: A Guide for Restaurant Owners

ChowNow

Get creative with menu planningdesigning dishes that use overlapping ingredients can reduce waste and make sourcing easier. Slow Table Turnover and Inefficient Service Flow Even if a restaurant is fully booked, slow table turnover can limit revenue. Implement a reservation and waitlist system to balance walk-ins and reservations.

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Social Media Strategies to Elevate Your Restaurant’s Success: Comprehensive Guide

The Restaurant Group

Understanding the Impact of Social Media on Restaurants Benefits of Social Media Marketing for Restaurants Increased Reservations and Orders Platforms like Instagram and Facebook help highlight your menu. A simple food photo can entice potential diners to book a table or order online.