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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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Coffee News Recap, 20 Jun: NCA report says specialty coffee consumption is at 14‑year peak, Vietnam robusta exports hit record high & other stories

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Strong demand from the EU and US markets has driven this growth, despite persistent logistical bottlenecks and global supply shortages. Rollout is scheduled to begin this summer, aiming to enhance the customer experience and increase food-to-go sales by year-end. The chain aims to double its presence in key markets by 2030.

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

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Understanding Broader Industry Shifts : Economic fluctuations, staffing shortages, supply chain issues, and changing consumer expectations all directly impact our clients' businesses. for franchise concepts. Kitchen Operations : More streamlined, sustainable, and focused on quality over quantity. Lesson learned?

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Offering Bento Packs for individually portioned meals and a la carte buffet-style trays for customizable group settings, L&L’s catering options bring Hawaiian-style comfort food to events large and small throughout our locations nationwide.

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Coffee News Recap, 27 Jun:  WoC Geneva hosts four World Coffee Championships, Starbucks denies complete sale of China division & other stories

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Bengaluru, India) Wed, 25 Jun – Conflict in the Middle East may disrupt coffee supply chains and raise costs, although ceasefire holds steady. This launch forms part of a master franchise strategy targeting 20 outlets by March 2026. London, UK) Wed, 25 Jun – Tims China boosts sub-franchise footprint. Exports reached US $1.28

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

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Furthermore, digital tools for inventory and labor management became crucial for navigating supply chain disruptions and staffing challenges. – Brooks Schaden, co-CEO of Tom’s Watch Bar The pandemic certainly put food safety on the map as consumers prioritized their personal health and wellness above all.

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BJ's Restaurants promotes President Lyle Tick to CEO

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I look forward to building on the foundations we have laid and continuing to work with Brad, the Board, the leadership team and our team members around the country as we execute on our strategies to position BJ’s for sustainable long-term success.” Houdek had been with the chain since 2019.