Plant-based “meats,” third-party delivery apps and social media-friendly dining spaces will be vital to the industry
The end of another decade is a time to reflect on just how dynamic and fast-moving the restaurant industry truly is. In the year ahead, plant-based “meats,” third-party delivery apps and social media-friendly dining spaces will be vital to the industry. Read ahead for Technomic’s take on the major trends poised to make a global impact in 2020.
The end of another decade offers a great opportunity to reflect on just how dynamic and fast-moving the restaurant industry truly is. Plant-based “meats,” third-party delivery apps, social media-friendly dining spaces—these were not much more than blips on the radar in 2010. But in 2020, they are essential and vital to the industry. Looking ahead, expect to see many of last year’s macro trends evolve and mature, while quick-moving fads burn bright and fade. We can also expect the unexpected—a viral video that sparks the end of plastic straws, restaurant brands that mushroom from one to 1,000 locations seemingly overnight—all seems possible in today’s landscape. Read ahead for Technomic’s take on four major trends poised to make a global impact in 2020, plus some up-and-comers likely to leave a mark.