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How AI and Automation Are Transforming Restaurant Operations
Technology

How AI and Automation Are Transforming Restaurant Operations

One-third of restaurant operators already use AI technologies, with nearly half planning to adopt them soon. Here's what you need to know.

December 15, 20254 min read
Ghost Kitchens: The Rise of Delivery-First Restaurant Models
Business Models

Ghost Kitchens: The Rise of Delivery-First Restaurant Models

Virtual kitchens are reshaping how restaurants think about real estate, overhead, and reaching new customers.

December 12, 20254 min read
Sustainability in Restaurants: From Buzzword to Business Imperative
Sustainability

Sustainability in Restaurants: From Buzzword to Business Imperative

Over 90% of consumers prioritize sustainability, and 80% are willing to pay more for eco-friendly options. Here's how restaurants are responding.

December 9, 20255 min read
How Gen Z Is Reshaping Restaurant Expectations—As Diners and Employees
Consumer Trends

How Gen Z Is Reshaping Restaurant Expectations—As Diners and Employees

From social media discovery to workplace wellness, the youngest adult generation is changing how restaurants operate.

December 6, 20254 min read
Retention Over Recruitment: Why Keeping Staff Is the New Priority
Labor Trends

Retention Over Recruitment: Why Keeping Staff Is the New Priority

With 27% of operators citing retention as their top concern, focusing on keeping your best employees is more important than ever.

December 3, 20255 min read
Digital Ordering Is Now Standard: Optimizing the New Customer Journey
Technology

Digital Ordering Is Now Standard: Optimizing the New Customer Journey

From QR code menus to kiosk ordering, digital touchpoints are reshaping how customers interact with restaurants.

November 29, 20254 min read
Rising Wages and Menu Pricing: Finding the Balance
Business Strategy

Rising Wages and Menu Pricing: Finding the Balance

62% of restaurants have raised prices to offset wage increases. Here's how to approach pricing strategy in 2025.

November 25, 20255 min read
Training as Investment: Why Development Programs Pay Dividends
Labor Trends

Training as Investment: Why Development Programs Pay Dividends

Restaurants that invest in employee development see better retention, improved service, and stronger bottom lines.

November 21, 20254 min read
The Future of the Restaurant Workforce: Trends Shaping 2025 and Beyond
Industry Outlook

The Future of the Restaurant Workforce: Trends Shaping 2025 and Beyond

From flexible scheduling to AI assistance, here's what the restaurant workforce will look like in the coming years.

November 17, 20255 min read

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