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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

Modern Restaurant Management

While swicy took the front seat this year, Rubix’s proprietary research found that 5 percent more Gen Z respondents reported having frequent sweet and salty cravings over sweet and spicy. Expect to see functional plants like burdock, angelica, and osha root popping up more frequently, adding a fresh, innovative twist to dishes.

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‘Induction Cooking Improves Food Quality and also the Quality of Life for Chefs and Staff’

Modern Restaurant Management

The most expensive thing in any foodservice establishment is an empty seat and nothing contributes more to that than inconsistency. In Pennsylvania alone, the travel and hospitality sector is the second-largest revenue generator, surpassed only by agriculture. That introduces a level of consistency and precision unlike ever before.

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Space Optimization Techniques for Urban Restaurants

The Rail

Look for underutilized corners, walls, or other spaces that could serve additional purposes, such as hosting extra storage, decorative elements, or seating options. Simplifying service paths: Optimize the positioning of key service stations, such as beverage counters or POS systems, to reduce staff travel distances and speed up service times.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Growing menu innovation and healthy fast food further drive the growth of the market. As consumer preferences evolve, QSRs must constantly innovate their menus, marketing strategies, and customer service models to maintain market share. Italy dominates as the dream food destination (55 percent want to travel for pasta).

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The Top 30 BBQ Spots in Kentucky Ranked

Restaurant Clicks

It continues to be a go-to spot for both locals and travelers looking for authentic Kentucky barbecue. #22 Proud Mary sits right next to the Kentucky River, with outdoor seating that gives customers a casual and open-air dining experience. 10 – J Renders BBQ Source: J Renders BBQ J.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

The focus now is finding the minimum necessary seating capacity while maximizing kitchen efficiency and service throughput. Instead of simply trying to fit as many seats as possible into a space, the focus now is finding the minimum necessary seating capacity while maximizing kitchen efficiency and service throughput.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

These changes have challenged operators to adapt, but they’ve also reinforced the resilience and innovation that define the hospitality industry. Innovate or die was the new mantra. Beyond our innovative viewing technology and diverse sports programming, we've found that guests primarily seek meaningful shared experiences.