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2025: The Year of Contradictions in the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

Two-thirds of Gen Z and Millennials admit to spending more time online than they’d like, driving a desire for balance between online and in-person connections. Technology plays a key role in this, as smartphones serve as an endless stream of information, entertainment and social connection.

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26 Proven Ways to Market Your Restaurant Online and Increase Bookings

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With 90% of diners checking a restaurant online before visiting, you also need a strong online presence to attract and boost reservations. Let’s explore 26 proven online marketing strategies to help your restaurant thrive. A smooth mobile experience keeps people engaged and leads to more online bookings.

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

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Are your regulars ordering the same drink and entree every time they come in? An easy way to collect customer emails is through your online ordering system. 1) Pop-Up Collaborations Partner with other local businesses, like a bakery, brewery, coffee shop, roastery, or food truck, for exclusive menu items or drinks.

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Social Media for Restaurants: A Practical Guide to Growing Followers and Orders

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With 73% of the US population active on social media, it’s one of the easiest ways to reach new customers, show off your food, and drive more direct orders—especially among younger generations who discover new restaurants by scrolling their feeds, not searching Google Maps. Here’s what makes it so effective.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Foot traffic or heat mapping, menu item engagement, or consumer demographics by time of day. Restaurants are already experimenting with using AI to handle drive through orders to allow human employees to focus on customer interactions in the restaurant.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

This has led to many perks for consumers, such as reduced wait times, contactless ordering, and more personalized offers and rewards. The market is influenced by evolving consumer lifestyles, the growth of digital ordering, and consumer demand for convenient and affordable dining. percent from 2025 to 2033 and reach US$ 345.6

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New Restaurant Technology that Propels Business

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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.