EATER

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Grandmas in floral cheeththa dresses deep-fry kokis (flower-shaped coconut rice snacks); cafes pour cups of frothy, milky tea; families set up outdoor fires to slow-cook baby jackfruit in coconut milk; and tappers climb kithul (fishtail palm) trees to collect sap for treacle and jaggery.

Hotels

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 13, 2025

Roaster co-working hubs in Lviv and petrol station networks sustained specialty growth amid conflict. This marks the chain’s first significant update since 1995 introduces refreshed signage, marketing assets, and a people-first tagline, highlighting community engagement, sustainability, and farm-direct sourcing.

2025

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 21, 2025

The restaurant is pet‑friendly with outdoor seating and offers takeout for visitors exploring Route 151. Their meat is smoked low and slow for hours outdoors, which helps lock in rich flavor and a natural smoke ring. This commitment to quality and sustainability has helped the spot build a steady following in the Richmond area. #7

Back of House

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 2, 2025

With sustained high coffee prices and rising operational costs across the board, coffee businesses need to maintain their presence and relevance in an increasingly competitive market. Precise controls and reliable performance reduce the variables that could impede coffee quality, especially in outdoor settings.

Events

Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

Reducing restaurant expenses is critical for improving profitability and sustainability. Taking proactive steps to minimize waste can save money and make the food industry more sustainable and responsible. Use Outdoor Seating in Good Weather to Reduce Restaurant Utility Costs Nice weather can really help restaurants save money.

Loyalty Program

The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 10, 2025

Sustainable materials and cozy, intimate spaces are all the rage. Outdoor and Patio Design Ideas Benefits of Having an Outdoor Dining Space Outdoor dining spaces are a huge draw. Experiment with sustainable restaurant design or minimalist dining spaces to stay ahead. Whats trending in 2025?

Design

The Rail

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Outdoor seating areas can also benefit from a seasonal refresh with potted plants and decorative planters that bring in lush greenery. String lights and lanterns can enhance the ambiance in outdoor seating areas , making summer evenings even more magical. Instead of disposable decor, consider reusable and recyclable decorations.

Seasonal Menu

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

And outdoor dining, once more of an afterthought or a novelty, has become a more permanent and intentional part of restaurant design. – Benny Tadele, Executive Vice President and President of Restaurants at NCR Voyix Outdoor dining saved New York City by keeping the restaurants and bars open.

Mobile Ordering

Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

From sustainable practices and health-conscious menus to tech-enhanced dining and global flavors, hotel and resort restaurants are adapting to meet the diverse needs of the modern traveler. Sustainable packaging, reusable materials, and zero-waste practices will be the norm for takeout and delivery services.

Hotels

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

Increased costs of sustainable packaging and adherence to government regulations contribute to financial burdens. Also, keeping employees in a high-turnover business continues to be difficult, with QSRs requiring competitive wages and benefits to secure employees. Increasing Competition and Market Saturation The U.S. in the U.S. economy. "The

Fast Casual

EATER

MARCH 11, 2025

Cities eased permitting regulations, allowing restaurants to expand seating with outdoor dining sheds and transforming city streets into safer and more beautiful spaces. Many cities have all but nixed their outdoor dining programs, and there hasnt been a push to make the air indoors any safer.

Food Supply

EATER

MARCH 12, 2025

But he thought he could build something better and more sustainable, for both him and his workers. How many of those restaurants pivoted to takeout or created outdoor seating? At first he wasnt even sure if he wanted to keep going in an industry that required such long, grueling hours for little pay.

2025

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 6, 2025

New Delhi, India) Tue, 3 Jun – BRITA renews partnership with LTA to extend sustainable hydration. Henrik Biilmann, 55, will become Managing Director on 1 July, bringing CEO experience from Delika Food Group, Friland, and Arla Foods to develop the Viborg-based roastery’s sustainable brand under Löfbergs, which has been in operation since 2002.

2025

Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 1, 2025

Qu Dongyu urged at the UN Food Systems Summit +4 panel that urgent action is needed to build climate resilience, market readiness, and inclusive investment for over 25 million smallholder farmers, framing transformation as essential for equity and sustainability.

Workshop

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2021

” Understanding that sustainability requires partnership throughout the supply chain, Burger King are partnering with The Coca-Cola Company and Kraft Heinz to bring these initiatives to life. . This could translate to an additional 500 to 1,500 metric tons of paper waste eliminated annually across the U.S. The Hummus & Pita Co.’s

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2020

As states across the country have lifted and eased restrictions, more and more restaurants have been able to open up — but how are they adapting, especially if they don’t have proper outdoor patios? Give Your Outdoor Space a Refresh. And what happens now that the temperature is starting to drop in many regions?

Outdoor

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The past year has also continued to drive consumer demand for alcohol to-go and outdoor dining with nearly four in 10 consumers saying the availability of outdoor seating would make them more likely to choose one restaurant over another similar one. Streamlined Menus with More Plant-Based Options and Sustainable Packaging.

2022

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

A future forward restaurant model will be characterized by contactless delivery, curbside pick-up, and outdoor seating and will be more able to respond to heightened anxieties about business hygienic practices. If you currently lack outdoor seating, you may want to consider renovations or look for a new location that can accommodate.

Food Truck

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Two new restaurant trends from the pandemic will likely remain: ghost kitchens and outdoor dining. Additionally, outdoor dining became a popular alternative to indoor dining options, which had greater health and sanitation restrictions for the restaurant and consumers. Growth of New Business Models. Opportunities for 2022 and Beyond.

2022

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

We’re continually learning about new and innovative ways to help our clients be more sustainable—whether that be choosing eco-friendly materials and fixtures or finding new products that use recycled or compostable packaging. Many restaurants have also pivoted to outdoor dining amid the pandemic.

Fast Casual

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Comfort food, outdoor dining, Riesling and streamlined menus were top trends for 2020, according to Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants ' seventh annual Culinary & Cocktail Trend Forecast for 2021. Local is the New Sustainable. More Outdoor Dining Options. People are more open minded about trying new regions and producers.

2021

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 9, 2020

They embraced third-party delivery services like Uber Eats as a lifeline to their customers, rushed to expand outdoor and street dining options to comply with distancing rules, and experimented with ghost kitchens to capitalize on customers' online migration.

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2021

These measures include expanded outdoor operations in areas such as sidewalks and parking lots, and the sale of to-go alcoholic beverages with food deliveries. Red Lobster Sued Over Sustainability Claims : On June 11, 2021, California consumers filed a deceptive advertising class action lawsuit against Red Lobster’s parent company.

2021

EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2020

But what was for some an opportunity to celebrate the early arrival of changing leaves and everything plaid was a harbinger of bad times to come for restaurateurs now reliant on outdoor seating and the warm weather that allows it to survive. After all, even before the pandemic, winter was a challenge for local businesses.

Outdoor

The Rail

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Salting sidewalks, parking lots, and outdoor patio areas nightly helps, as does enlisting a snow removal service (if severe storms occur). Outdoor heating units, sheltered patios, and table umbrellas are absolute musts, and the season also offers opportunities to get creative with lighting and atmosphere.

Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2021

Even if that dining takes place outdoors, in a drive-through, or via a delivery service, it’s clear that creating the kind of experience that entices customers to return again and again is important. The question is, how can restaurants accomplish this on a consistent basis, especially with so many delivery channels in play?

Fast Casual

Restaurant Clicks

JUNE 3, 2021

The weather is beautiful, and we are all ready to dine outdoors in the Washington, D.C. Outdoor dining is a favorite amongst Washingtonians, and we have rounded up the leading restaurants you should try! Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in DC. Be sure to order a crafted cocktail as you enjoy the outdoor vibes while you dine.

Outdoor

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

Over the past few weeks, we have met with clients, attended roundtables, observed trends and polls, and have kept our creativity flowing, to develop design solutions to help sustain our food and beverage industry partners through COVID-19 and beyond.

Front of House

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Here’s how they evolved their operations to sustain their business during the pandemic. Outdoor dining One way they evolved their operations was by taking advantage of San Francisco’s new shared spaces program to extend their dining outdoors in order to keep revenue up. Everybody wants their food at the same time of day.

Back of House

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

43 percent plan to add an outdoor on-site dining space. "What Sustainability and healthy options rising in importance. or planning with a sustainable mindset,” said Kim Forrest, Senior Editor, WeddingWire. In 2022, dried flowers will make their way into weddings for a stylish and sustainable decor trend.

2022

ChowNow

JANUARY 6, 2021

Make sure your online ordering partner follows a more sustainable pricing model, like a flat monthly fee , so you keep your profits. Many restaurants may have turned to third-party marketplaces to establish an online presence, but paying commission on every order leaves little profits for restaurants. Keep delivery on the table.

2021

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

“As many companies look to create a new normal for employees, Church’s has chartered a course that focuses on sustaining our team members and securing the continuity of our business,” said Karen Viera, Chief People Officer for Church’s Chicken. ” Curry Up Now Adds Incentives LTO.

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Typically smaller but more frequent increases, especially on the big movers, will produce better, more sustainable results. Typically smaller but more frequent increases, especially on the big movers, will produce better, more sustainable results. Don’t be afraid to increase price. Your CPA can help with this.

2023

EATER

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

A lot of Mississippi, and Jackson specifically, is a food desert, so what’s sustainable is to be able to reach the people that are around us, to meet needs in our community. To get our sustainable seafood, you have to physically get out there, establish contacts, provide materials, and communicate. We want to be approachable.

Pricing

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Honesty in the food means being able to surprise and stimulate the senses by using fresh locally and sustainably sourced product combined, juxtaposed and paired in unexpected ways. Humans have an innate need for nature and are craving outdoor connection more than ever. " – Julien Legeard, Founder, Legeard Studio. "Many

2023

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 26, 2021

As the effects of COVID-19 subside, the industry is expected to continue growing as consumers increase spending on discretionary purchases, such as outdoor dining, outdoor events, and travel, including hotel stays. ” Eventually, confidence will be achieved when the industry experiences a trend that implies sustainability.

Hospitality

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2023

" Pandemic Pivots Become Permanent The temporary "pivots" developed during the pandemic — expanded delivery services, outdoor dining options, to-go alcohol offerings, and investments in technology — are the foundation of the industry's "new normal."

2023