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Moves Modern Restaurants Are Making in 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants know this, and it’s why they are focused on connecting the back and front of the house. We’ve seen this trend take off at many quick-serve or fast-casual chains, where displays and screens provide entertainment value for patrons as they wait for their meals or decide if they are staying for dessert.

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Service Robots Solve Everyday Restaurant Problems

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Meanwhile, robots in the front of house are leading customers to their tables, working in tandem with servers to carry loads of heavy dishes in a single trip, and providing novel experiences and entertainment that bring guests into the restaurant. During a busy rush, coordinating these varied tasks can become overwhelming.

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Strategy A La Carte: The Dish on Digital Marketing Trends for Restaurant Brands 

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They want engaging content that keeps them entertained. Invest in an Online Presence Social media platforms provide an unparalleled opportunity to get in front of the right audience at the right time. The landscape of digital marketing is constantly evolving, presenting both challenges and opportunities for restaurant operators.

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

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

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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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Food Delivery and Service Robots: Changing Face of Restaurants Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

The development of robotics in the post pandemic scenario has changed the overall scenario for the industries, especially the restaurants industry. The prominence of food delivery and service robots has increased in the overall restaurant industry. This is owed to the uncertainties faced by the restaurants at the global level.

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

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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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