Now that we’ve worked with industry experts to bring you 6 restaurant equipment predictions for 2024 and 32 trends to watch for, it’s time for our editors to present what they think is ahead.

In this gallery, executive editor Alicia Kelso, senior editors Joanna Fantozzi, Ron Ruggless, and Bret Thorn, and digital editor Holly Petre share what they hope and want to see for restaurants in the new year.

These wishes and predictions span multiple topics and categories, from finance to marketing to food & beverage. But one clear theme emerges: the editors are ready for restaurants to have a great year.  

Click through the gallery to see 14 predictions the editors of Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality have for 2024.