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Puttshack positions as mini-golf's 'scratch player'

This tech-enhanced concept brings the decades-old game to digital natives who expect more in the way of food and drink. But will mini golf stand out with so many eatertainment options coming?

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Young workers are skipping lunch more often, a new report finds

ezCater has published its second annual Lunch Report, which reveals that employees, particularly younger workers, are skipping lunch more often, despite the benefits associated with taking a lunch break.

Technomic predicts seven industry trends worth watching in its latest report, “What’s in Store for 2024.”

Both companies say market conditions are complicated by the particulars.

The metaverse, pumpkin spice and product shortages are a few of the items on our naughty list this year.

Data from Amex Trendex shows that consumers are eager to visit restaurants in the next few months.

The emphasis will be on practicality, right down to the cooking demos and social events, according to the event's planners.

Two separate studies show tourists and business travelers are getting back on the road at nearly pre-pandemic levels.

Graham Humphreys and Nikki Friehofer of The Culinary Edge dish on what operators can expect in the year ahead and how to take action.

Many restaurant operators were forced to implement online ordering solutions on the fly during the pandemic, and now, they are rethinking how to optimize these services for the future. In this environment, having the right systems in place to gather and fulfill online orders is critical. Operators can follow these three tips to ensure they are getting the most sales and profitability out of their online ordering systems.

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