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Downturn Dining Trends: Loyalty, Value, and Menu Innovation Are Key for Survival

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Rising restaurant prices and increased cost-of-living expenses are significantly altering dining out habits in both the US and UK, according to a new survey from Attest. Reduced Disposable Income : Consumers have less money for dining out, leading to fewer overall visits. Fast food and casual dining are currently seeing higher traffic.

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How Fast-Casual Marketers Can Prepare for 2022 Dine-in Traffic

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Smart QSR and fast casual chains like Chipotle and Shake Shack reconfigured their strategies to lean heavily into delivery apps, digital ordering, and loyalty programs. Now, as we enter 2022, predictions indicate a big shift back to sit-down dining. (We’ve For Small Eateries, It’s About Focusing on Fundamentals.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Personalized Promotions Must Line the Loyalty Path

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"While technology has the potential to enhance the dining experience, the research shows that AI integration isn’t a top priority for most consumers,” said Carly Fink, President, Head of Research & Strategy for Provoke Insights.“Patrons This was only topped by grocery store increases at 79 percent.

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Understanding Gen Z Eating Habits: Authenticity and Tech-Savvy Preferences

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Gen Z is redefining dining, seeing your restaurant as an extension of their identity. Are there specific menu items or categories that are proving to be popular and others that have fallen out of favor? Restaurants that offer diverse and innovative menu options can attract this group. What can restaurants learn from this?

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The Marketing Value Combo: The Most Important Deal for Fast Casual Restaurants to Perfect in 2025

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The Value Wars continue to shake up the dining industry, increasing competition for the same share of stomachs. For fast casual chains, competition includes usual suspects like casual dining and QSRs as well as c-stores and grocery chains who are ramping up foodservice offerings to capitalize on the trading down trend.

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

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What can you expect to see on menus in 2025? 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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It’s All in the Glass: Selecting the Right Glassware to Complement Your Restaurant’s Vibe

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This trend of using unique glassware to showcase specialty drinks and cocktails is growing in both fine dining and casual establishments across the country. This trend of using unique glassware to showcase specialty drinks and cocktails is growing in both fine dining and casual establishments across the country.