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Casual Dining Chains Are Back, Baby

EATER

| John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images Once shunned by millennials, “uncool” chains are gearing up for a comeback For years, millennials were blamed for the death of the casual chain restaurant. And fast-casual chains , like Chipotle and Panera Bread, have been booming for years, with no signs of slowing in that sector.

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Adapting to Changing Consumer Food and Hospitality Needs Amidst Rising Cost of Living Pressures

Future Food

For retail centre management and F&B operators, this scenario presents a partnership opportunity to plan and implement strategies to adapt to new consumer F&B spending patterns and continue to drive visitation, overall spend and maintain or increase asset value.

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From Tech to Taste: Karl Goodhew’s Inspiring Journey of Innovation

The Restaurant Times

Charting a path that spans the domains of retail, e-commerce, and hospitality, Karl Goodhew’s story is a reflection of the remarkable possibilities that technology, innovation, and a relentless drive for change can create. Goodhew has a passion for technology and innovation and a vision for transforming the fast-casual dining industry.

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Adapting to Changing Consumer Food and Hospitality Needs in Shopping Centres Amidst Rising Cost of Living Pressures

Future Food

QIC have taken a grass roots approach to support retailers and local community, launching their second National Jobs Fair (after the success of last year) with 19 centres participating across Australia, in an effort to connect shopping centre retailers with prospective job seekers in the lead up to Christmas.

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Four Factors Likely to Drive Global Mobile Wallet Market Expansion

Modern Restaurant Management

With increasing restrictions on public movement and offline retail operations, the growing demand for online shopping amid the COVID-19 pandemic is propelling global mobile wallet industry growth. Mobile wallet providers offer attractive discounts and cashback to encourage maximum transaction through this digital payment system.

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BurgerFi Expands New Technology and Strategy

Foodable

The Fast Casual Nation Podcast offers exclusive interviews with experts ranging from top chefs and brand makers to executives and restaurants who work in one of the fastest-growing segments of the restaurant industry. Listen to "104. BurgerFi Expands New Technology and Strategy" on Spreaker.

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Stop Prepping Veggies – Strategy in Post-Pandemic Recovery

Modern Restaurant Management

On the produce side of things, supply drastically shifted away from foodservice to retail. This was painfully evident when a couple of my coworkers and myself went to eat at a fast casual chain and waited over a half hour for food. As restaurants are now bouncing back strongly, the supply chain is adjusting. Ghost Kitchen Roll Out.