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Dining Trends for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

Experiential dining, plant-based menus and sustainability were hot topics in the Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) 2023 Trends Report. The influence of chefs continues to expand whether it is championing a cause or investigating the provenance of a unique ingredient.

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Five PR Tips That’ll Boost Your Restaurant’s Business

Modern Restaurant Management

From a catchy name to a one-of-a-kind menu or an Instagram-worthy interior design to a dedication to sustainability and more – all these ways and more can help your restaurant stand apart from competitors and attract clientele. You’ve launched a special initiative to help those in your community that are in need.

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MRM Research Roundup: Top F&B Trends to Watch

Modern Restaurant Management

Despite the industry being at its most stable since 2019, customers being more educated and engaged around the issues impacting the food system, and massive strides made in creating sustainable and equitable conditions for staff, rising costs are greatly impacting both operations and the public’s dining out frequency.

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Restaurants with Strong Brand Identities Captivate Gen Z

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As one of the largest generations of consumers, they continually influence the ways restaurants innovate, and there are identifiable characteristics that differentiate Gen Z consumers from their older counterparts. Born between 1997 and 2012, Generation Z is a demographic known for being tech-savvy and socially conscious.

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Do specialty coffee consumers actually want to be more connected to farmers?

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Forging connection to origin: a specialty “special” One of the main selling points of specialty coffee is that it is more sustainable, traceable, and transparent than commodity-grade coffee. He explains that most specialty coffee brands want to demonstrate that they source and purchase their products fairly and sustainably.

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Increasing Profits in the Wake of Rising Food and Labor Costs

Modern Restaurant Management

This year will undoubtedly be difficult, but uncertainty provides an opportunity for restaurants to identify inefficiencies in their business models and establish long-term solutions for sustained growth. Mobile apps are one of the most efficient ways to reach customers and influence their buying decisions in a post-pandemic world.

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From Consumption to Connection: Restaurant Promotion Trends for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

It is crucial to create a customer journey map and understand through which channels a guest can potentially learn about your restaurant, how they make a decision to visit the establishment, and what factors influence this. Implement eco-friendly practices, such as reducing waste or using sustainable packaging.

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