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connection and solutions to their biggest business challenges. Many of the challenges of the last few years — think: labor, supply chain and inflation — are still top of mind. Yet we’ve sensed a shift. Restaurant operators are shifting out of crisis mode and into a more intentional, strategic way of doing business. They’re back on offense: Amping up efficiencies and focusing on growth. The Nation’s Restaurant News team was out in full force at the show and we’ve gathered the highlights
in this special interactive issue. Whether you couldn’t make it this year, or were there and just couldn’t experience it all firsthand, we’ve got you covered. We’ve got the top trends in tech, including your Internet of Things cheat sheet; creative tricks for labor savings and operational efficiencies; a Gen Z marketing playbook; plus the trending food and beverages to keep an eye on. Explore the following pages for expert insights from our team and innovative ideas from throughout the industry that might just boost your optimism about the future as well.
Sam Oches Editor-in-Chief
Optimism has once again returned to the industry.
That’s the spirit coming out of the recent National Restaurant Association Show where tens of thousands of foodservice industry professionals gathered in Chicago to seek education,
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