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

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. – ezCater CTO Erin DeCesare Customized Catering for Flexible Occasions – The rise of personalized group dining experiences is reshaping catering trends, and L&L is already meeting the demand. It will enable hyper-personalized experiences that transform guest interactions through advanced customer insights.

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

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" Maître d' Hôtel, Sommelier, Janine Poleman : "Dining experiences that are immersive and highly personalized. President, Chris Oppenwall : “L'ecole de Cru, Our "wine school,” will move out of the basics and general regionality to allow some deeper dives into specific wine regions.

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‘Who Watches the Kitchen?’

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From mystery meat in chemical buckets and mouse prints in soda syrup to tears in a parking lot and threats of being shot, Francine L. Francine L. Many restaurant owners may not understand the difference between cleaning and sanitizing and may not have a proper cleaning schedule in place. They are a valuable resource.

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Face Pay Network, Restaurant of the Future and The Main Course

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Known for its 1950s diner style décor, the chain serves up freshly-made, classic burgers and indulgent, hand-spun real ice cream shakes. ” The seven and a half-feet high Drone Delivery Station can accommodate packages up to 12”x12”x9” and has automated route planning and scheduling features.

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Ultimate Guide To Restaurant Cost Of Goods Sold (COGS) in 2024

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As you monitor this metric, like in your restaurant P&L statement , you can spot potential issues, like rising ingredient costs or inefficiencies in your kitchen, allowing you to take action before they eat into your profits. Once you have this data, consider factors like delivery schedules, shelf life, and seasonal variations.

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Tech Team-Ups and El Pollo Loco Romance

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. “This acquisition is another demonstration of our strategy to acquire new companies to enhance product capabilities and extend our leadership in the vertical industries we serve,” said NCR President and Chief Executive Officer Michael D. Best Italian Restaurant : L’Artusi (NYC).

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MRM Franchise Feed: Kitchen of the Future, Restaurant Sherpas and Dunkin’ Hirin’

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The campaign will also emphasize the benefits of working at a Dunkin’ franchise, which may include developing core skills and the foundation for professional growth, flexible and affordable education opportunities, flexible work schedules, competitive pay, and more. ” Captain D's Opens New Location in Michigan.

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