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Downturn Dining Trends: Loyalty, Value, and Menu Innovation Are Key for Survival

Modern Restaurant Management

Rising restaurant prices and increased cost-of-living expenses are significantly altering dining out habits in both the US and UK, according to a new survey from Attest. Reduced Disposable Income : Consumers have less money for dining out, leading to fewer overall visits. This means diners are more price-conscious than ever.

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

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

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Sales of induction stoves are on the rise in the U.S., representing 18 percent of sales in 2023. The courses includes foundational knowledge on emerging green technologies, strategies for waste reduction, and operational efficiencies that align with sustainability goals.

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KITCHEN LIFE & CAREER

Culinary Cues

If you are serious about a kitchen career and have the focus to map out the best path, then listen up. There is an appeal there pointing to the frenzy, intensity, preciseness, and organized chaos of chefs and restaurants vying for public attention. There will likely be a person or small crew focused on stocks, soups, and sauces.

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

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2025 Culinary Trends Ingredients on the Rise Takes On Tahini Known for its richer and toastier flavor, black tahini will be featured on menus with versatility ranging from black tahini noodles and black tahini ice cream to tahini lattes and cocktails on the beverage side. .

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

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Quick-service restaurants maintain a steady customer satisfaction score of 79 (on a 100 point scale), while full-service restaurants — despite slipping 2 percent to 82 — remain one of the highest-rated industries in the Index, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®) Restaurant and Food Delivery Study 2025.

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Supermarket Food Waste Is a Big Problem. Is Dynamic Pricing the Solution?

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Justin Sullivan/Getty Images According to a new study, grocery stores could keep more food out of landfills, increase profits, and pad customers’ pockets by adopting a practice widely used by airlines, hotels, and other industries This story was originally published on Civil Eats. Picture yourself grocery shopping. Which do you choose?

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