The 2024 flavor forecast: 10 rising hospitality trends for restaurants
Another year is over, and another crop of food and hospitality prophecies from the crystal ball gazers at af&co. and Carbonate is in. Their 2024 Hospitality Trend Report has identified more than 30 rising currents across five categories: Design, Drinks, Food and Menu Innovation, Technology, and Collaborations. In this post, we’ve distilled the research down […]
Mastering the grill and groove: Tony Pasquale’s lessons for aspiring chefs
Chef Tony Pasquale There are exactly two types of chefs in this world. The first can’t sit still and never stays at a job for very long. The second treats work as a second home and really loves to settle into a place. Tony Pasquale is decidedly the second type of chef. For 27 consecutive […]
The restaurateur’s guide to surviving ingredient price fluctuations
As a restaurant owner, you’re no stranger to the ups and downs of swings in ingredient prices. From beef to salmon and vanilla to saffron, the cost of key ingredients can fluctuate wildly, leaving you in a state of constant frustration and adjustment. And you’re not alone in the struggle. Recent search trends reveal a […]
A dash of innovation, a pinch of grit: Inside Chef Rocco Carulli’s culinary world
Long before he tried to “Beat Bobby Flay,” chef Rocco Carulli knew he wanted his life to combine his two primary loves: Food and entertainment. Early family food traditions and the pull of the kitchen Born the child of Italian immigrants and raised in New Jersey, Rocco says his earliest memories are of the cooking […]
The art of crafting seasonal menus: A guide for restaurant owners and chefs
Welcome to the world of seasonal menus, where freshness meets creativity and customer satisfaction soars. As a restaurant owner or chef, you’re always searching for ways to keep your menu exciting while keeping costs down. That’s precisely where seasonal menus come into play. Not only do seasonal menus give you a unique opportunity to showcase […]
From planning to profit: How to use ChatGPT to launch an email newsletter for your restaurant
Generative AI tools like ChatGPT are changing the business world, and the restaurant business is no exception. Unlike AI technologies that primarily focus on analyzing data, generative AI can create new content—text, images, and videos. As a restaurant operator, you might be curious about tools like ChatGPT. You might wonder whether you can use generative […]
Loyalty matters: Unlocking the power of a restaurant loyalty program
Suppose you own a cozy Italian restaurant in a bustling city. You’ve noticed that while you have a steady stream of customers, very few return for a second or third visit. You’re not in a tourist area, and you know from patrons that your service, ambiance, and menu are spot-on. What’s happening? How can you […]
The restaurant operator’s holiday survival guide
Is the holiday season a blessing? Or a curse? For most restaurateurs, it’s both. On the blessing side, the holidays give you an opportunity to generate more revenue and attract new guests. On the curse side, they bring challenges and chaos that can test even the most seasoned operators. We created this guide to help […]
From AI menus to robot chefs: The tech innovations reshaping restaurants
Two statistics about restaurant technology caught our eye recently: 73% of restaurant diners agree that restaurant tech improves the guest experience. 95% of restaurateurs agree that restaurant tech enhances business efficiency. Those stats tell us that restaurant technology is essential, yet the stats are from 2017. Six years have passed since then, a lifetime in […]
Maximize your restaurant’s profitability with a SWOT analysis
You already know how fast the highly competitive food industry can change. But did you know that a restaurant SWOT analysis can improve the success and profitability of your business? When you understand the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) facing your restaurant, you’ll gain insights into areas for improvement and growth—areas you might not […]
