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

Modern Restaurant Management

Steady Online Ordering Brings Food Waste, Donations to the Forefront of Priorities Ordering food online increases restaurant sales, but it also can potentially increase wasted food if proactive measures aren’t taken – for both the business and consumers at home.

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‘Cookie-Cutter Marketing Doesn’t Work in this Industry.’

Modern Restaurant Management

Now, our challenges have evolved: Keeping Pace with Technology : From AI tools to social algorithms to customer data platforms, the pace of innovation is nonstop. Restaurants and bars had to quickly pivot, letting guests know how to order online, if dine-in was available, or what safety protocols were in place.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

While the pandemic forced consumers to leverage contactless payment, such as tap-to-pay, out of pure health and safety concerns, it’s quickly become the normal course of business for restaurants aiming to streamline operations and maximize convenience. in a full-service restaurant will jump to a fast-food operation for the $3.50

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23 Waiter Interview Questions to Hire the Best Staff for Your Restaurant

7 Shifts

How do you ensure a team-oriented approach to working with the kitchen staff and other waiters? How do you handle special dietary requests or food allergies? Use this interview question to explore the candidate’s familiarity with food service operations. Have you ever worked long shifts? How did you resolve it?

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How Real-Time Inventory Reduces Food Waste

Lavu

Real-time inventory systems help restaurants cut food waste , save money, and improve operations. sbb-itb-b95d74b Features of Effective Inventory Systems Modern inventory systems do more than just track stock – they help reduce food waste and improve efficiency. With the restaurant industry producing 11.4

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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. In 2025, staying ahead means more than great food—it means leveraging the right tech to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate the guest experience.

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Smart Kitchens, Smarter Operations: The Next Leap in Restaurant Tech

Qu

At the 2025 Restaurant Leadership Conference (RLC), Qu unveiled a groundbreaking Smart Kitchen platform that promises to redefine how enterprise restaurants manage their back-of-house operations. Remote Equipment Control: Allows for instant adjustments to kitchen equipment settings from any location, supporting multi-unit agility.