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Gen Z Wants More Than Good Food — Here’s How to Keep Them Coming Back

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Local Events for Social Impact Hosting local giveback events is a powerful way to attract Gen Z diners who prioritize social responsibility and community engagement. By actively investing in the community through events such as LOOK! 2024 , restaurants can foster deeper connections and drive repeat visits.

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Be Prepared: Cocktail and Beverage Trends for Events

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In order to pull off successful events and cater to their clients’ needs, event planners and their bar staff. If there are leftover ingredients from an event, use them on the next day’s cocktail menu. need to be in the know with all the upcoming trends. Even better?

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AI Food Intelligence and Now Serving Democracy

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Foodies can raise their forks to events showcasing African-American, African and Caribbean cuisine as Black Restaurant Week embarks on a local market tour this fall with Pepsi as its first-ever national title sponsor since its founding in 2016. ." Showcasing Black Restaurant Week. Louis, Kansas City, Chicago and Atlanta. LTI Expands Line.

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How to Make a Holiday Party Playlist That’s Not Ho Ho Horrible

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Early winter holidays and cooler weather offer myriad reasons to host events at home, from casual Christmas cookie swaps to intimate, cozy dinner parties. With help from event planners, chefs, and hospitality staff across the country, weve crafted some guidelines for curating a holiday-friendly dinner party playlist at home.

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Stop Fumbling Over Cash on Super Bowl Sunday: Key Considerations to Keep Cash Safe

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Events like the Super Bowl bring an influx of cash to establishments of all sizes, some of which might not have the right cash logistics system in place. Soft and hard costs can add up and can typically justify implementing a cash logistics solution like a cash recycler or smart safe.

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10 Tips for Promoting Sustainability in the Food Industry

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Building on the concepts of a circular food economy, talk centers around recycling and how to return packaging to suppliers. Sponsor events about food sustainability practices. Most of these efforts took place only days into the pandemic after the closing of indoor dining. Manage the Packaging. Involve the Community.

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

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Increasing Regulatory Pressures on the Food Service Industry I expect more states and municipalities to implement stronger organics recycling laws in 2025, mandating food waste diversion for commercial food service operators. This shift will likely be complemented by an increased focus on reducing waste generated from animal products.

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