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🌟 What’s Next for Dining? Top Trends to Watch in 2025 🌟 The future of dining is here, and #OpenTable has uncovered the trends shaping the way people will eat, gather, and celebrate in 2025. 📊 From unique experiences to mid-week outings, here’s what’s set to define the restaurant scene next year: 1️⃣ Experiential Dining is on the Rise 🍷 It’s not just about the food anymore—diners want memorable, curated experiences like tasting menus, themed dinners, and cooking classes. • +27% increase in bookings for dining experiences YoY. • 42% of diners plan to prioritize experiential dining in 2025. 💡 What’s trending? • Tasting menus (38%) • Dinner and a show (34%) • Bottomless brunch (29%) • Themed dining (16%) 2️⃣ Wednesdays are the New Friday 📅 Hybrid work has made mid-week dining the hot new trend. Why wait for the weekend when you can treat yourself on a Wednesday? • +11% increase in Wednesday bookings YoY. • 43% of diners plan to dine out on Wednesdays in 2025. 💡 Restaurants: Mid-week promotions could be your secret to success! 3️⃣ Group Dining Gains Momentum 👯♂️ Dining out isn’t just for special occasions anymore—group dining is becoming more popular for “just because” moments. • +8% growth in group reservations YoY. • 43% of diners plan to dine in groups more frequently next year. 💡 Peak times: 10am and 6pm are trending for group dining. 4️⃣ Optimism for Dining Out 🍽️ The dining boom is real—54% of diners plan to eat out more in 2025 than in 2024. • 71% of Gen Z and 68% of Millennials are leading this trend. 💡 Younger diners are driving growth, so invest in social media and experiential marketing to capture their attention. What Does This Mean for Restaurants? 📈 The data shows HUGE opportunities for restaurants to: ✅ Focus on experiential dining with themed events or tasting menus. ✅ Create mid-week deals to boost traffic. ✅ Be ready for larger group bookings with flexible seating and shareable menus. ✅ Market to Gen Z and Millennials who are dining out more often. 💬 What do you think of these trends? Are you ready to adapt your strategy for 2025? Let’s make it the year of great food, unforgettable experiences, and thriving restaurants! #DiningTrends #RestaurantMarketing #ExperientialDining #GenZ #GroupDining #WednesdayVibes #FoodiesUnite #RestaurantGrowth #OpenTable #FutureOfDining 👉@OpenTable BOKA Restaurant Group @Foodies https://lnkd.in/dR8M2hMW

🚨 UK Dining Trends for 2025 – Insights from OpenTable 🍽️ As the way we work, live, and socialize continues to evolve, so do our dining habits. OpenTable’s latest report on UK dining trends highlights key shifts that every food lover, restaurant professional, and industry leader should watch: 💡 Midweek Momentum: With a 10% increase in midweek dining, Wednesday is the new Friday. Flexible work schedules are reshaping how we unwind and connect over meals. ⏰ Earlier Tables: Early dining (4-6 pm) is up 9%. Whether it’s work-life balance or early evening plans, diners are changing when they eat out. 👥 Group Gatherings: A 13% growth in group dining reflects a renewed enthusiasm for shared experiences and meaningful connections. 📈 More Dining Out: Over half of Brits plan to eat out more in 2025, with younger generations leading the charge. What does this mean for the industry? Opportunities abound for innovative menus, flexible seating, and creating memorable dining moments. Check out the full trends report below: How are you adapting to these trends in your business or personal dining habits? Let’s discuss in the comments! #DiningTrends #Hospitality #Innovation #CustomerExperience

Dining habits are evolving, with 2025 set to bring exciting changes based on insights from 2024 trends. Here are four key trends shaping the upcoming dining landscape: 📅 Wednesdays Take the Spotlight Mid-week dining is booming, with Wednesdays becoming the new dining hotspot. OpenTable reports a 10% year-over-year increase in Wednesday diners. 🕠 Rise of Early Bird Dining Diners are embracing earlier meal times, with a 9% rise in early dining reservations (4-6 PM) compared to the previous year.  🫂 Group Dining Gains Popularity Post-pandemic, group dining is thriving, with a 13% uptick year-over-year.  💫 Optimism for Dining Out Diners are eager to return to restaurants, with 54% of Brits planning to eat out more in 2025. Read more about OpenTable’s diner survey here: https://lnkd.in/eqzN9Bcp

Hungry for insights? 🍽️📲 Digital ordering in Canadian #foodservice jumped from 6% pre-pandemic to 20% in 2020, now steady at 12%. Discover how to maximize your digital ROI by making apps more engaging, offering perks, and enhancing dining experiences. Learn more in our latest blog: https://bit.ly/3LGRhA7 #DigitalDining #ConsumerInsights

Slang has an official integration with OpenTable 🎉 So Excited for our team, current and future OT customers!!! Users of OpenTable can drive more automated reservations over the phone managed by our very own "Slangela" ai voice. With 24/7 coverage, restaurants can automate their phone calls without distracting staff from in-house guests.  ✅ Seamless guest experiences: The integration enables our virtual AI assistant to match their name and phone number to existing guest profiles within OpenTable. (And callers don’t need to have an existing guest profile to book a reservation) ✅ Boost front-of-house efficiency: Streamline communication with guests and allow your staff to focus on what they do best: exceptional service. ✅ Unlock key insights to drive increased ROI: With the Slang.ai Insights dashboard, you can dive into guest preferences and booking behavior with advanced analytics. Read more about this exciting integration here: https://lnkd.in/eJh5BzAQ #RestaurantTech #VoiceAI #OpenTable 📒 Lots of gratitude to Rina Haverly Rebecca Evanhoe William Shupe Vinicius Pasquantonio + the rest of the Slang.ai team!!! Your local SMB restaurant owner heroes!

Discover the renaissance of room service! Gone are the days of thumbing through worn menus and waiting on hold to place an order.The hospitality industry is embracing innovation with room service apps that transform your in-room dining experience. With a simple scan of a QR code, guests can now indulge in a seamless, digital ordering process that mirrors the convenience of their favorite food apps. It's time to savor the blend of tradition and technology, where every meal is just a tap away. Bon appétit to modern luxury!Unlock your business potential with Powercode—seamlessly adopt smart tech for reliable, efficient results. DM me for a talk 🤝OR contact@powercode.co.uk 📩 #HospitalityTrends #DigitalDiningRevolution #Powercode #AppDevelopement #TechSolutions

💬 User Reviews are an effective way of seeing how good a platform really is 💬 You're choosing a restaurant, you ask others. Picking a holiday destination, you look at reviews. Buying a product, you look at the experience of others. Need a reliable plumber, you ask around in your local community. So.... when you're choosing a new platform, it's worth seeing what others say. In this video, I show you how. as I compare three of the most popular platforms for creating digital products. Purely focussing on user experience and reviews. Here's the link https://lnkd.in/depSxrUZ #LearnWorlds #Teachable #EzyCourse #HelpWithDigital #UserReviews #G2Reviews #TrustPilotReviews #FacebookReviews #CourseCreation #PlatformSelection #TechReviews #PlatformComparison #CommunityBuilding

🌍 Ready to expand your global reach and boost sales through digital interactivity? At EMENUSOLUTIONS.COM, we believe YOUR MENU Can Make or Break You! 📈 Here are some strategies to help you connect with a worldwide audience: 1. Innovative QR Code Menus - Revolutionize dining and make it easy for customers to interact with your menu. 2. Multilingual Support - Make your menu accessible to everyone, no matter where they are from. 3. Eco-Friendly Options - Show your commitment to the environment and attract eco-conscious customers. 4. Effortless Updates - Keep your offerings fresh and exciting with easy menu updates. 5. Deep Customer Insights - Understand your clientele better and cater to their needs. Get on Board Now - Or watch as others capture your customers. 🌟 #GlobalReach #DigitalMenus #RestaurantTech

An intriguing article discusses the importance of a robust website for restaurants. One point that struck me is the emphasis on using modern technology to enhance customer experiences. However, I can’t help but wonder: are restaurants risking their personal touch by relying so heavily on digital solutions? 🤔 In a time when dining is about experiences, do we really want to automate every interaction? Some argue that technology detracts from the personal connection that keeps customers coming back. What do you think? Let’s have a respectful debate on this! https://lnkd.in/gHgTcXF9

Planning for 2025 in full swing? 👉👉👉 Check out our Industry Tech Report, where we surveyed 1,000 restaurant leaders to see how they’re planning to drive digital growth. Here's a sneak peek: - 36% of restaurants say digital represents at least half of their sales - 73% of brands are upgrading their tech stack this year - Plus: We share the one problem 67% of restaurants are facing with their tech (it's probably not what you think) Beyond that, we share how brands are: - Prioritizing tech - Adapting alongside evolving customer expectations - Staying ahead of the competition Grab your free copy: https://bit.ly/4hQ7S3o