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

Modern Restaurant Management

Growing Momentum for Plant-Based and Local Sourcing The movement towards plant-based foods and locally sourced ingredients will continue to gain momentum in 2025, reducing overall food waste through better inventory management and demand forecasting. Additionally, supply chain disruptions can complicate sourcing efforts.

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Embracing the Future: Key Trends Shaping the Restaurant, Bar, and Hospitality Industry in 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

For instance, I believe loyalty programs will evolve even further from providing customized recommendations, exclusive offers, and curated experiences based on past purchases and preferences. Hybrid business models—such as combining dine-in, takeout, and retail offerings—will also be critical for maintaining stability.

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MRM Research Roundup: AI Investment Heating Up and Summer Dining Dos and Don’ts

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Restaurants must now navigate a razor-thin margin between maintaining customer loyalty and managing escalating costs. While 19 percent of consumers now use generative AI tools like ChatGPT or Gemini to find businesses, a staggering 95 percent say AI is the least trusted source when it comes to making actual purchase decisions.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2025, we anticipate more restaurant brands will develop their own white-labeled digital wallets in partnership with companies like Ansa to provide customers easy-to-use payments with the added benefit of personalized loyalty incentives. Guest loyalty will be a key trend in 2025.

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MRM Research Roundup: Experimentation, Valentine’s Vibe Shift, and Wine Cork Market

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Year of Experimentation Square released early insights from its forthcoming annual Future of Commerce report, providing a unique look at the restaurant, retail and beauty industries across the US, Canada, UK, and Australia. ” A Year of Challenges U.S.

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Restaurant Loyalty Program Ideas: How to Start

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If you aim to increase customer retention, one of the most important investments is loyalty programs. According to Shoes for Crews Europe , 57% of adult consumers are more likely to visit restaurants with a loyalty program. Why get a loyalty program? Why get a loyalty program?

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-April 2021 Edition

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In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we have news on understanding customer loyalty, beverage insights, restaurant supply loyalty, the influence of discounts, the state of payments and the evolution of gift cards. Customer satisfaction has traditionally been the main driver of loyalty. The Value of Trust.

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