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

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Trend-driven yet deeply value-conscious, they want personalized nutrition, ethical sourcing, and innovative packaging. Gen Z is redefining dining, seeing your restaurant as an extension of their identity. They bias toward foods that are sustainable and locally sourced. What can restaurants learn from this?

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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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Gen Z Wants More Than Good Food — Here’s How to Keep Them Coming Back

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The restaurant industry is undergoing a significant shift as Gen Z diners reshape dining expectations. Ingredient Integrity: Earning Trust Through Food Ethos Gen Z diners value honesty and quality in every aspect of the dining experience. Emphasizing ingredient transparency and a commitment to excellence can set a restaurant apart.

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Customer Experience in the Restaurant Industry: Reflections and Predictions through an AI Lens

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The restaurant experience was once solely comprised of human-to-human, in-person experiences. Fast food and food delivery gradually began changing that equation. Then, in 2020, we saw the restaurant industry go through a major digital upheaval, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal was to get this process down to one hour, or less.

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

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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.

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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? Read on for predictions from industry insiders that include chili crunch, black limes, newstaglia, stealth health, and elevated snacking. ” Guests will have the opportunity to experience many of these trends come to life at Kimpton restaurants and bars across the globe.

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Embracing the Future: Key Trends Shaping the Restaurant, Bar, and Hospitality Industry in 2025

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Advances in AI and customer relationship management (CRM) tools allow businesses to analyze customer behavior, predict preferences, and craft hyper-personalized dining and drinking experiences. Expect to see a rise in immersive dining and drinking concepts that blend technology with storytelling.

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