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Personalizing the Dining Experience Through Music

Personalizing the Dining Experience Through Music

The right soundtrack can transform a meal into a memorable moment that encourages diners to return again and again

Barbara Castiglia·
Jewish Culinary Traditions Keep Culture Alive Through Food and Storytelling

Jewish Culinary Traditions Keep Culture Alive Through Food and Storytelling

Families are using kitchen traditions as a powerful vehicle for transmitting cultural values and historical narratives across generations

Barbara Castiglia·
Creating Generational Wealth: Untapping the Potential of Franchising

Creating Generational Wealth: Untapping the Potential of Franchising

Business ownership through established franchise models offers a proven pathway to building lasting family wealth despite economic uncertainty

Barbara Castiglia·
Autonomous Delivery Robots May Be Both Friend and Foe to Gig Work Delivery Drivers

Autonomous Delivery Robots May Be Both Friend and Foe to Gig Work Delivery Drivers

Automation could free gig workers from low-margin deliveries while threatening their core income streams in competitive markets

Sergio Avedian·
QSR & Restaurant Employees Need Digital-First Designed Training For Better Retention

QSR & Restaurant Employees Need Digital-First Designed Training For Better Retention

Mobile-based training solutions address a critical challenge that affects both recruitment and long-term workforce stability in food service

Bobby Connors·
A Look at the American Classic, The Cheesesteak, with Pat’s King of Steaks’ Frank E. Olivieri

A Look at the American Classic, The Cheesesteak, with Pat’s King of Steaks’ Frank E. Olivieri

A Philadelphia institution reveals how decades of fresh ingredients and family tradition built an iconic sandwich into a national phenomenon

Barbara Castiglia·
With Sophisticated Restaurant Scams Plaguing the Industry, Can Businesses Stop the Deception?

With Sophisticated Restaurant Scams Plaguing the Industry, Can Businesses Stop the Deception?

Fraudsters are costing restaurants billions annually through QR codes and digital vulnerabilities that customers unknowingly enable

Barbara Castiglia·
Quick-Service Restaurants Can Learn Some Good & Bad Strategies from Chipotle’s Expansion to Rural Areas

Quick-Service Restaurants Can Learn Some Good & Bad Strategies from Chipotle’s Expansion to Rural Areas

Rural expansion offers quick-service chains both proven opportunities and cautionary tales about scaling beyond traditional markets

Piyush Shah·
The Essential Elements of Restaurant Design

The Essential Elements of Restaurant Design

Strategic design choices in lighting, acoustics, and spatial planning transform how customers experience a meal from start to finish

Barbara Castiglia·

Atomic Wings Aims to Spice up Franchise Operations in the Competitive Wing Space

Restaurant franchises are discovering that quality control and operational consistency are essential to capturing market share in the booming poultry segment

Barbara Castiglia·
Restaurant Businesses That Want to Attract and Retain Talent Must Offer Competitive Wages and Innovative Programming to Employees

Restaurant Businesses That Want to Attract and Retain Talent Must Offer Competitive Wages and Innovative Programming to Employees

Operators facing unprecedented labor shortages discover that competitive pay and creative development programs are becoming essential to building stable, engage

Jonathan Deutsch·
Cancellations and No-Shows Are Putting Strain on Restaurant Owners. They Should Invest in Data Solutions and Improved Customer Experience.

Cancellations and No-Shows Are Putting Strain on Restaurant Owners. They Should Invest in Data Solutions and Improved Customer Experience.

Rising cancellations and no-shows threaten restaurant profitability, making data-driven booking strategies essential for survival

Larry Yu·
Digital Restaurants: What Tech Will Help Restaurants Moving Forward?

Digital Restaurants: What Tech Will Help Restaurants Moving Forward?

Restaurant operators are discovering which digital tools drive customer loyalty and operational efficiency in an increasingly competitive market

Barbara Castiglia·
Chipotle’s Expansion Strategy and Market Research Efforts are Sizzling Hot. Other Restaurants Take Note.

Chipotle’s Expansion Strategy and Market Research Efforts are Sizzling Hot. Other Restaurants Take Note.

A fast-casual chain's aggressive expansion into underserved markets is reshaping how the industry thinks about growth in smaller communities

Vafa Saboori·
Chipotle is Expanding Into Rural Communities. It’ll Need to Reevaluate its Fresh Food Supply Chain.

Chipotle is Expanding Into Rural Communities. It’ll Need to Reevaluate its Fresh Food Supply Chain.

Supply chain issues are far from over but Chipotle is expanding into a new market that could heavily impact their fresh food supply. The company recently announced its new expansion strategy to open in smaller towns, but some issues can arise beyond its control. The quest for unique and specific offerings in establishments like…

As the Restaurant Industry Grapples With Post-Pandemic Changes, Experts Examine a Look Into its Future

As the Restaurant Industry Grapples With Post-Pandemic Changes, Experts Examine a Look Into its Future

Amid a climate of recovery and relentless transformation, the restaurant industry braces for new challenges and opportunities. Fresh off a year marked by tremendous disruption, the sector is projected to record a staggering $997 billion in sales this year. Yet, this growth comes at a time of significant menu price inflation and continued…

Customer Experience was Changed by the Pandemic, But Technology Came in to Revitalize It

Customer Experience was Changed by the Pandemic, But Technology Came in to Revitalize It

The world was forever changed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the customer experience industry, especially in the restaurant sector, has faced unprecedented challenges and transformation. The role of technology has been amplified, not only as a survival tool during a time of social distancing and lockdowns, but also as a driving force for long-term,…

Restaurants and QSRs Looking for Energy Savings Require the Perfect Touch

Restaurants and QSRs Looking for Energy Savings Require the Perfect Touch

In the competitive world of the restaurant industry, restaurants and QSRs looking for energy savings require managing operating expenses while ensuring optimal comfort and safety for staff and guests. With restaurants spending anywhere from $2,000 to $6,000 a month on energy costs, finding ways to reduce costs in this area can be a big…

Beverage Only Concepts is Taking Over the Food Industry as the Brewing New Trend Becomes Center Stage For Consumers

Beverage Only Concepts is Taking Over the Food Industry as the Brewing New Trend Becomes Center Stage For Consumers

As trends shift and evolve in the food industry, a notable new phenomenon has taken center stage: beverage only concepts. Over the past few years, we have witnessed an explosion in the number of businesses that focus solely on drinks, offering everything from coffee to milkshakes and now, iced tea. This intriguing move away…

Restaurant Insurance is More Necessary Than Ever as Some Owners Overlook Coverage Due to Complexities

Restaurant Insurance is More Necessary Than Ever as Some Owners Overlook Coverage Due to Complexities

There is no industry that is immune to surprises and shocks. However, the restaurant industry has been facing its own unique blend of challenges recently, forcing owners to question the adequacy of their restaurant insurance coverage. For many, insurance is perceived as a necessary yet complicated evil, something begrudgingly purchased and then promptly forgotten,…

The Journey of Fig & Olive Proves Restaurant Expansion is Possible in 2023

The Journey of Fig & Olive Proves Restaurant Expansion is Possible in 2023

Restaurant expansion in 2023? While that may sound hard to believe, the restaurant industry has seen a 4.9% increase in sales in 2023. While increased prices due to inflation may be driving some of those increases, indicators show now is the best time since the pandemic’s beginning to consider a restaurant expansion. But what…

FBD Store Personnel Training: Course Introduction

FBD Store Personnel Training: Course Introduction

Your machine is ready to roll! Magnus Atu, the Customer Service Manager at FBD covers how to change flavors on your dispenser, how to clean your dispenser, how to identify common errors with a dispenser, and reach out to a service provider when needed. David Bird is an engineer at FBD and he walks you…

The Main Course: The Sweet Success of Gourmet Cookie Shops

The Main Course: The Sweet Success of Gourmet Cookie Shops

In today’s world of fast-paced culinary innovations, there’s a classic treat that remains timeless and universally loved: the cookie. Recent trends have shown a surge in gourmet cookie shops, with a particular emphasis on unique flavors and high-quality ingredients. Studies by the National Bakers Association help show how popular gourmet cookie shops continue to…

The Future of Flavor Unleashed with Customizable Drink Combinations and High Profitability | Multi-Flavor 771

The Future of Flavor Unleashed with Customizable Drink Combinations and High Profitability | Multi-Flavor 771

FBD introduces the Multi-Flavor 771, an innovative solution that revolutionizes the world of flavor. This cutting-edge dispenser offers up to sixteen drink combinations, ranging from frozen lemonade to nitro coffee to cocktails, guaranteeing a delightful experience for customers and guests. Designed to cater to a wide range of establishments, from convenience stores to entertainment venues…

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