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What’s Hot in 2026? Healthier, functional beverages
ArticlesDecember 10, 2025With a nod towards wellness, diners prioritize personalization, sustainability, and authenticity.Read More -
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What’s Hot in 2026? Comfort, health, and value
ArticlesNovember 20, 2025This year’s culinary forecast breaks down industry trends, including a big love for smashed burgers.Read More -
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2026 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast
ResearchNovember 19, 2025Read MoreProfessional chefs predict the hottest food and menu trends for the coming year.
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National Restaurant Association Unveils 2026 Culinary Forecast: Smashed Burgers, Global Comfort, and Value Top the List
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Emerging Technology Trends in Restaurants and Food Service (Presented by AT&T)
WebinarsOctober 14, 2025Come explore ways restaurants are utilizing technology to reduce costs, enhance the customer experience, and enable visibility into operations. Daniel Chang, Technical Architect - 5G/IoT, will discuss ways AT&T enables restaurants to use technology to improve business operations.Read More -
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Time Use in 2024: Eating and Drinking Trends
ResearchJuly 24, 2025The American Time Use Survey data shows that people spent 74.4 minutes per day on average eating and drinking in 2024, up roughly 4 minutes than one decade earlier.Read More -
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DC Restaurant Employment
ResearchJuly 21, 2025Restaurant employment trends for Washington, D.C. in 2025.Read More -
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New Association Website Spotlights Restaurant Jobs and Career Paths
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For Restaurants and Other Businesses, Demographics Will Remain a Challenge
ResearchApril 23, 2025Demographic trends will continue to present a challenge for restaurants, with the birth rate near record lows.Read More