Jasmine Mangalaseril takes a look at how the restaurant industry fared in 2025
From elections to tariffs to the consistently rising cost of, well, everything, 2025 was a year that many won’t forget. For restaurants, it brought some turbulence but also an opportunity for a bit of a reset as new trends and shifts emerged. CBC K-W's food columnist J...
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Lori Ann LaRocco spotlights the surprising "appetizer economy" amid soaring food inflation. Diners are choosing more starters—mozzarella sticks up 36%—while entrees and desserts dip, revealing smart budget creativity. Curious about consumer shifts? Discover the details and what it means for spending. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/12/food-inflation-affordability-economy-consumer-spending.html #FoodInflation #ConsumerSpending #Economy #RestaurantIndustry
Natasha Abellard reveals Texas Roadhouse’s operational strength amid rising beef costs. Will President Trump's varied proposals truly ease expenses for steakhouses like Texas Roadhouse? The impact on prices remains uncertain as operators brace for ongoing challenges. Discover insights on economic policy and the restaurant industry. Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/21/can-trumps-barrage-of-ideas-to-lower-beef-prices-help-chains-like-texas-roadhouse.html #BeefPrices #RestaurantIndustry #EconomicPolicy
South Korea's Fair Trade Commission has revised consumer dispute rules, raising penalty caps for no-shows in restaurants and wedding venues to better protect businesses and clarify consumer obligations.
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KFTC Revises Consumer Dispute Resolution Standards—Penalty Cap Raised to Curb 'No-Show' Cancellations

South Korea's Fair Trade Commission has revised consumer dispute rules, raising penalty caps for no-shows in restaurants and wedding venues to better protect businesses and clarify consumer obligations.

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FHRAI Convention 2025: Charting the Future of Indian Hospitality – Tycoon World

New Delhi, 03 October 2025: The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), the apex body representing the Indian hospitality

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FHRAI 55th Annual Convention Successfully Concludes In Bengaluru - News Upturn

New Delhi, 03 October 2025: The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), the apex body representing the Indian hospitality

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Gizmodo: Taco Bell Says ‘No Más’ to AI Drive-Thru Experiment. “Last year, Taco Bell made a simple bet that Alexa-like voice assistants could handle the drive-thru window. It didn’t consider whether people could handle dealing with AI. According to the Wall Street Journal, the company embedded AI in the drive-thru boxes at more than 500 locations across the country and quickly found that […]

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Restaurants getting squeezed by rising music licensing costs as PROs expand from 3 to 6+ nationwide. Some venues facing 400% increases - background music becoming foreground financial pain. At this rate, humming waitstaff might need performance contracts too! 💸🎵

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Restaurants, Bars Say They're Getting Squeezed by Rising Music Licensing Costs - Slashdot

Restaurants and bars face mounting financial pressure from music licensing fees as the number of Performing Rights Organizations has expanded from three dominant players to at least six nationwide. The National Restaurant Association reports members pay an average of $4,500 annually for music licens...