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

Modern Restaurant Management

Widespread Adoption of Technology Solutions in Food Service In 2025, the food service industry will increasingly leverage technology for waste tracking and diversion. At the same time, technology is poised to play an even bigger role in the coming year.

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5 Ways AI Reduces Food Waste in Restaurants by 30%

The Rail

This is where artificial intelligence (AI) comes in, providing game-changing technology that restaurants can use to streamline operations, minimize waste, and boost profits. Real-Time Monitoring of Kitchen Waste AI waste tracking systems use smart technology and machine learning to analyze food discarded during preparation or service.

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For Restaurants Cutting Their Carbon Footprint, Composting Food Scraps Is Just the Beginning

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Food waste from all sources is responsible for eight percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, and the U.S. But restaurants have other, less visible sources of waste that also contribute to climate change. She doesn’t have time to source alternatives, she said. Induction ovens are safer to use because there is no open flame.

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Eco‑Friendly Packaging That Won’t Hurt Your Margins

The Rail

When customers see compostable bowls or recycled napkins in their delivery orders, it signals that you care about more than just profits. Many compostable and recyclable containers have become more affordable as demand increases and technology improves. Recycled paperboard works well for dry goods and baked items.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

No matter how much technology evolves, or trends shift, people will always come back for quality food, great value, and friendly service. We’ve found ways to use less plastic and recycle more. Today, third-party delivery is continuing to grow and becoming a more significant source of our revenue.

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MRM Research Roundup: To-Go Trends, State of the Plate, and Black Market Reservations

Modern Restaurant Management

Technology has made it easy for individuals and companies to scoop up reservations from legitimate restaurant websites or restaurant-approved reservation sites like high-demand concert tickets. Technology and social media Instagram remains the most used social media app with 87 percent monthly usage among teens.

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QSR Brands Can Leverage Technology to Overcome a Recession

Modern Restaurant Management

Many brands have been experimenting with new technology to help reduce the demand for labor and combat recent price inflation. We’ve been tracking how a recession would affect the QSR industry and looking at what role technology can play in lowering the cost of employment. That is what will truly make the difference.