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

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants are already experimenting with using AI to handle drive through orders to allow human employees to focus on customer interactions in the restaurant. I think smart, AI-enabled platforms will turn data into intelligence around visit frequency, ordering, traffic patterns and more. As of 2024, over half of U.S.

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MRM Research Roundup: Destination Dining, Voice Commerce, and the Force of Fast Food

Modern Restaurant Management

The report also includes additional key industry insights, including: Delivery sales and transactions increased industry-wide despite economic uncertainty: Kiosk as a channel is up 27 percent YoY and 49 percent since 2020, and mobile is up 21 percent YoY and 368 percent since 2020. billion in 2024 and is anticipated to rise at a CAGR of 3.74

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New Restaurant Technology that Propels Business

Lavu

From AI-driven ordering systems to smart inventory tools and contactless dining experiences, today’s innovations are reshaping how restaurants operate, serve customers, and stay competitive. Digital Ordering Systems If you are still scheduling shifts with pen and paper, 2020 is the year to change that.

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SpotOn Named #1 Restaurant POS System in G2’s Winter Report Highlighting User Satisfaction and Growing Market Presence

SpotOn

Island Entertainment (Gulf Coast) : A hospitality management company overseeing restaurants, bars, amphitheaters, and live music venues with capacities ranging from hundreds to thousands. reCaptcha v3 Integration: Enhancing fraud prevention on Digital Ordering platforms.

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How to Attract More Guests to a Restaurant

The Restaurant Group

Ensure it’s easy to navigate and mobile-friendly. Host Special Events and Theme Nights Organize Live Music or Entertainment Create a lively atmosphere to draw crowds. Monitor and Adapt to Industry Trends Stay Updated on Culinary Innovations Experiment with trending dishes or techniques to keep your menu fresh and exciting.

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MRM Research Roundup: To-Go Trends, State of the Plate, and Black Market Reservations

Modern Restaurant Management

Off-Premises Dining Is Essential Nearly 75 percent of all restaurant traffic now happens off-premises—meaning that almost three out of four restaurant orders are taken to go. More than 60 percent say they’re ordering off-premises more often than a year ago. Older adults still prefer in-person ordering.

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Transforming Customer Experiences: Four Ways to Embrace Innovation in the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

In order to achieve long-term success and build essential brand credibility, restaurants must cultivate meaningful experiences and relationships to help drive growth and expansion. According to research, the majority of customers are interested in ordering seasonal items. The industry is projected to reach $1.2