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2025 Cybersecurity Outlook for Restaurants 

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2025 and beyond, restaurant executives should be on the lookout for increasing point-of-sale (POS) systems attacks, AI-powered social engineering tactics, and greater supply chain cyber vulnerabilities. Today’s point-of-sale systems have been outfitted with modern features, namely cashless payment systems.

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From Empty Tables to Full House: Expert Advice on Avoiding Restaurant No Shows

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Businesses can now utilise reservation platforms that seamlessly integrate booking, point-of-sale (POS), and customer management systems. Restaurant no-shows are a silent killer of hospitality profits. billion in annual revenue losses, according to Zonal and CGA's GO Technology report.

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‘Induction Cooking Improves Food Quality and also the Quality of Life for Chefs and Staff’

Modern Restaurant Management

Sales of induction stoves are on the rise in the U.S., representing 18 percent of sales in 2023. They are designed to educate culinary and design professionals on electrification, decarbonization, and sustainable kitchen practices. Why are these courses being added now and what is a broad overview of what they will cover?

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

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Steady Online Ordering Brings Food Waste, Donations to the Forefront of Priorities Ordering food online increases restaurant sales, but it also can potentially increase wasted food if proactive measures aren’t taken – for both the business and consumers at home.

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2020 Database Strategies and Contact Acquisition Survey Report

Marketing and sales teams are feeling pressured to deliver authentic messaging to buyers at every point of their customer journey. Database benchmarks for education and resource prioritization. 47% of marketers said they have a database management strategy in place, but there is room for significant improvement.

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A Matcha Shortage Hits TikTok’s Favorite Brands

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In the US, matcha sales have reportedly reached in excess of $10 billion over the past 25 years. They did roughly six months of sales in a little less than a month,” Mangan says. At least four manufacturers that Sazen works with are experiencing supply shortages over their “entire matcha portfolio” and have suspended sales.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Read on for predictions from industry insiders that include chili crunch, black limes, newstaglia, stealth health, and elevated snacking. Culinary and Cocktail Trend Forecasts Kimpton is returning with its annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast highlighting predictions from its global team of restaurant and beverage talent.

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