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

Modern Restaurant Management

So much data is generated at every point within a restaurant, whether fast casual or fine dining. And the digitization of operations over the past few years means that the industry is getting better at capturing that data. Foot traffic or heat mapping, menu item engagement, or consumer demographics by time of day.

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

ChowNow

In-house promotions Leverage customers presence in-store by using flyers, table tents, A-frames, and mentions at the bottom of receipts. In-house promotions Leverage customers presence in-store by using flyers, table tents, A-frames, and mentions at the bottom of receipts. First, ask what type of event would best fit your venue.

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Restaurant Industry in Review: Trends from June 2025

Black Box Intelligence

It spread across nearly every restaurant segment, with all but Fast Casual accelerating their year-over-year same-store sales growth compared to May. Casual Dining led the pack once again, outperforming every other segment by a wide margin. Monthly Restaurant Trends Review Out of the Box: June 2025 Same-store sales rose 2.0%

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MRM Research Roundup: Diner Resiliency, Automation Technology, and Egg Prices

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features dining trends, hiring trends, tech trends, brunch trends, alcohol trends, and egg prices. American Diner Trends Despite a higher cost of living, the average consumer’s dining habits are unchanged. Among delivery apps, DoorDash is the clear favorite.

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Restaurant Staffing Crisis Solutions: Experts Weigh In

Modern Restaurant Management

“Wages across the country are definitely up for the industry, in virtually every location. “We are seeing sign-on bonuses at fast food and fast casual locations, something never seen before in the industry. ” Gagnon noted short-term solutions including sign-on bonuses and quick pay options.

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Streamline the Rush: Solving the Pain Points Created by Delivery Apps

Modern Restaurant Management

The modern restaurant ecosystem demands that businesses of all shapes and styles, from full-service fine dining to quick-serve fast-casual, incorporate third-party delivery systems into their business models, strategic planning, Front and Back of House training and physical design.

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NCR Reveals 2022 Hospitality Trends and Predictions

Modern Restaurant Management

According to Black Box Intelligence and Snagajob , full-service restaurants are feeling the pinch and report approximately six fewer employees in the back of house and three fewer in the front of house. Rely on Technology to Increase Operational Efficiency. Enhance CX with Accelerated Contactless Adoption.

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