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The Digital Revolution, Evolving Consumer Expectations and Other Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

Technology Integration – Restaurants leveraged AI, IoT, 5G, and quantum computing to optimize operations, enhance inventory management, streamline supply chains, improve food safety, and more. Regulatory Compliance – Staying abreast of evolving food safety regulations remained a persistent challenge in 2023.

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How to Diversify Your Brand by Adapting Plant-Based Food Trends

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With today’s food trends moving toward the direction of fresh, healthy, local, and sustainable, the term “plant-based” continues to enter the conversation on every playing field. Effectively educating those (bartenders, wait staff, back of the house, etc.)

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2024 AI Predictions for Restaurants: What to Expect in the New Year Ahead

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According to Business Insider , 60 percent of restaurants who implemented AI technology say it's critical in improving their supply chain process. Moreover, predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms are being utilized for demand forecasting, effectively minimizing food waste and optimizing inventory management.

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2022 Reflections: The Year That Was for Restaurants

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The restaurant industry once again proved its resilience in 2022 as it dealt with ongoing obstacles like inflation, supply chain, labor shortages and more. Customers now rely on new technology, like contactless payments, mobile apps, and self-serve kiosks to get the food they want and fast. Here are some of their insights.

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How Virtual Brands Can Help Restaurants Expand Their Reach and Drive Sales

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In digital terms, ghost kitchens (also known as “dark kitchens”) are like hardware: they are the on-site locations from which either established brands or virtual brands physically prepare food orders. Virtual brands can be especially useful in testing new menu items and mitigating supply chain challenges.

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What Hotel Menu Trends Will Define 2022?

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Leading up to this, its pivotal that operators navigate global supply chain disruptions to continue enticing potential diners with a killer offering. With the very food and beverages your restaurant relies upon to operate no longer assured, knowing who to trust and what to expect over the coming months becomes essential. Heart Care.

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How Technology Tools Help Restaurateurs Do More With Less

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Picture the perfect dinner party: thoughtful food selection, a welcoming host, and an ambiance that takes your mind off of the troubles of your every day. That hospitality should infuse every experience they have, whether they dine in person or order online and whether they get food delivered or pick up their order on-site.