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2025: The Year of Contradictions in the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

Younger generations are becoming more discerning, placing greater trust in organic content from peers over traditional influencer promotions, making authenticity the priority. Technology plays a key role in this, as smartphones serve as an endless stream of information, entertainment and social connection.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Elevated Snacking Redefining snacking with creative flair and global influence, tapas and shareable boards will evolve in new directions such as Middle Eastern-inspired mezze platters, top photo. ” 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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So, You Want to Write a Cookbook?

EATER

Jesse Sparks Jenn Sit, the executive editor at Clarkson Potter, on what the publisher is looking for A version of this post originally appeared on April 21, 2025, in Eater and Punchs newsletter Pre Shift , a biweekly newsletter for the industry pro that sources first-person accounts from the bar and restaurant world. Its more fragmented now.

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10 TikTok Video Ideas for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Customers are interested in the places their food is sourced from. Collaborate with influencers. Search for the right influencer, preferably someone popular in the food blogging niche, and invite them over for a collaboration. Influencers hold a great deal of sway over their audience. Feature your vendors in your videos.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Consumer Data Analytics Reveal Dining Patterns to Attract Customers 

Modern Restaurant Management

Source: *Causeway Solutions 2023 Dining Out and Household Spending Now that we know a little bit about overall dining habits, we looked at how people’s feelings and attitudes about other things influence their dining preferences. 62 percent rarely or very rarely enjoy fine dining. Only 26 percent of the population is 35-54.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

L&L Hawaiian Barbecue brings a distinct fusion of Asian, Pacific Islander, and American influences to consumers in the continental U.S. For restaurants, sourcing from these local markets offers a way to support regional producers while differentiating their menus with unique, high-quality ingredients. – Sharon Olson.

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Serving Up Success: How Video Marketing Can Boost Restaurant Visibility

The Rail

Sharing behind-the-scenes videos of kitchen operations, ingredient sourcing, or staff introductions humanizes your restaurant and creates a deeper connection with the audience. Leveraging Influencer Collaborations Partnering with food bloggers and social media foodie influencers can be a boon for restaurants.

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