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

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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. Now, this revolution is extending to the back-of-house.

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Ghost Kitchens to Open Up New Avenues for Restaurateurs

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For example, the ghost kitchen model from Postmates weaves together top-performing food brands, caterers, and its marketplace. The Postmates app is responsible for finding employees, managing inventory from suppliers, operating the business, and operating the kitchen, while the brands receive a royalty from its sales.

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Ultimate Grubhub, Red Lobster Catering and Parts in Town

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There are four components that make up the Ultimate technology: Lightweight point of sale (POS) with direct integration to the Grubhub web and mobile app. ” Nick Hucker, CEO, Preoday, commented: “Since 2012, we have been working with leading global venues, contract caterers, restaurants and industry partners.

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Hungry for Growth? Feed Your Restaurant Tech

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By focusing on key technologies like point-of-sale (POS) systems, local dining businesses can maximize their investments and position themselves for success in a digital-driven industry. Navigating the sea of technical options can feel like deciphering a menu in a foreign language.

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Consumer Habits Are Changing — What’s Next for Restaurant Tech?

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With integrated point-of-sale (POS) systems, the entire dining process is streamlined, from when customers order to when they pay for their meals. POS systems offer a multitude of benefits for businesses, including: Streamlined operations by automating various tasks such as sales transactions, inventory management and reporting.

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Everything You Need To Know About the Increasing Role of AI in Restaurants

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For example, KFC even has facial recognition technology to cater to repeat customers. Inventory Management: Integrating inventory with your point of sale (POS) systems is an essential AI capability that every restaurant needs. Role of AI in Back of House.

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New 2D Barcodes Offer Easy Access to Dynamic Information for Food Traceability and More

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While brands are increasingly labeling their products with 2D barcodes, retailers have also recognized the value and committed to accept 2D barcodes at point of sale by 2027 in a GS1 US initiative called “ Sunrise 2027.” Some exemptions apply to certain businesses of a certain size, as well.