The Rail

APRIL 14, 2025

Investing in a qualified staff guarantees that expansion is supported by knowledgeable, competent workers who help to assure long-term sustainability. Businesses with substantial financial reserves stay flexible and responsive rather than postponing expansion plans because of short-term revenue gaps.

Small Business

EATER

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

In every bite, they remind us that Native foods are not relics but vibrant expressions of identity, sustainability, and survival, deeply connected to the land and the people who steward it. Supported by the Oklahoma Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust, this green space embodies sustainable Indigenous practices.

Innovation

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

This will make your budget strategic and sustainable, allowing you to make smart, informed decisions. SMS Marketing Perfect for sending time-sensitive promotions, reservation reminders, and personalized offers directly to customers phones. A flexible budget allows you to adapt to changes without overspending.

Marketing

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 16, 2025

Inflated pricing has left many coffee roasters with shrinking cash reserves, making it difficult for them to continue operations as usual. The push for greater sustainability in roasting Today’s consumers are increasingly choosing to support brands that prioritise sustainability.

Equipment

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 27, 2025

Many are experimenting with ways to differentiate themselves, create more value for their customers, and build a more sustainable operation.” These cafés serve an important purpose in specialty coffee, bringing consumers closer to excellence and prestige that’s often reserved for competition stages only.

Customer Service

The Restaurant Group

MAY 31, 2025

Creating excitement around these special occasions significantly boosts reservations and dining frequency. Add a Call to Action Clearly define your desired customer actionsmaking reservations, ordering online, or visiting your websitethrough direct, persuasive calls to action.

Email Marketing

TRG Restaurant Consulting

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Theres a growing demand for health-conscious options , sustainable practices, and global flavors. From AI-powered chatbots handling reservations to robotic chefs preparing meals, technology is enhancing efficiency and reducing labor costs.

2025

The Restaurant Group

APRIL 12, 2025

How to Track Your Campaigns Success Watch for More Online Orders or Visits Monitor your sales and reservation numbers during and after the campaign to gauge impact. Consistent collaborations can yield sustained benefits for your restaurant. Coordinate with influencers to post at optimal times for maximum reach and engagement.

Influencer

Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 15, 2025

Artisanry, passion, and sustainability became key focal points, demonstrating coffee businesses’ dedication to quality, transparency, and craftsmanship. Pop-up events have also become more popular, as these are often a fraction of the cost of reserving a booth at a trade show over several days.

Marketing

Lavu

MAY 30, 2025

There are numerous ways to improve your table turnover rate, such as implementing efficient reservation systems, optimizing menu design, and training staff to handle table management effectively. With a reservation system, tables are held for customers that may not show up on time at all.

Seating

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

The research found that businesses worldwide – particularly restaurants – intend to experiment more in 2025, especially with customer retention programs like loyalty, as they face the triple challenge of sustained high inflation, shrinking consumer wallets and the need to raise prices across the board.

Marketing

The Restaurant Group

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Encourage reservations to manage flow. Implementing these practices will help ensure sustained success in your restaurant operations. How to Calculate It Count the number of parties served during a specific period. Divide this number by the total number of tables. Design an efficient seating plan.

Point of Sale

The Rail

JANUARY 28, 2025

Investing in Growth to Stay Competitive Strategic investments in technology and guest engagement build long-term restaurant sustainability. Smart investments in ordering systems and guest retention tools pay off through better operations and increased repeat business.

Cash Management

Future Food

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The quality and origin of ingredients, will become a decisive factor, pushing establishments to emphasise the source and sustainability of their offerings. Provenance – consumers want to connect with the story of where their food comes from, it is more than just food.

Hospitality

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 17, 2025

Many specialty coffee shops, such as Proud Mary, Rosslyn, and ONA, to name a few, offer rare or high-end lots as part of their reserve menus. Exclusivity and scarcity drive brand appeal; however, they can also be limiting factors in the sustainable growth of these businesses. Most recently, Lohas Café opened in Bogotá, Colombia.

Café

Squirrel Systems

MAY 1, 2025

Reducing Waste & Implementing Sustainability Tech Reducing food waste doesnt just help the environmentit improves profitability. VIP dining memberships that offer perks like priority reservations via mobile apps. Strategies include: Implementing waitlist and reservation management tools to optimize seating.

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

But it also fast-tracked the adoption of technology and AI, setting small businesses up for smarter, more sustainable growth moving forward. – Iliana de la Vega, Chef and Owner of El Naranjo Nothing about operating and sustaining a profitable restaurant during COVID was easy.

Loyalty Program

SpotOn

APRIL 24, 2025

SpotOn also proudly supports nonprofit partners and advocacy organizations like the Texas Restaurant Association and the New York State Restaurant Association that are working to uplift hospitality workers and build a more sustainable industry.

2025

EATER

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

We reserved Sunday nights to cook a more involved meal together. At some of the places that we go, we might end up spending $200 or $300 on dinner, or reservations might not be available for months. We go to restaurants with conservas, which we thought was fun, but its significantly more financially sustainable to experiment at home.

Back of House

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

While this was originally done to prevent the spread of germs, it is now seen as a sustainable way of cutting back on printing. The operational challenges brought on by the pandemic, such as limited staffing and food inventory planning due to supply chain issues, made it clear that reliable reservations are essential.

Mobile Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2025

The research also highlights the sustained momentum of loyalty program usage. More than half of diners admit to setting fake reservation times, padding them by 15 to 20 minutes, just to keep their group punctual. Loyalty traffic doubled from 2019 to 2024, and loyalty members now represent 39 percent of total restaurant visits.

Loyalty Program

Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

From sustainable practices and health-conscious menus to tech-enhanced dining and global flavors, hotel and resort restaurants are adapting to meet the diverse needs of the modern traveler. Sustainable packaging, reusable materials, and zero-waste practices will be the norm for takeout and delivery services.

Hotels

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

Increased costs of sustainable packaging and adherence to government regulations contribute to financial burdens. Also, keeping employees in a high-turnover business continues to be difficult, with QSRs requiring competitive wages and benefits to secure employees. Increasing Competition and Market Saturation The U.S. in the U.S. economy. "The

Fast Casual

The Food Corridor

APRIL 11, 2025

And build for sustainability—not just survival. Maintain access to liquidity : whether through cash reserves or a pre-approved line of credit, financial agility is key. Focus on fundamentals. Stay nimble. Whether you’re running a nonprofit kitchen incubator or a for-profit commissary, now is the time to strengthen your foundation.

Cash Management

The Restaurant Group

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Guests should find menus, contact information, and reservation options without a hitch. Highlighting local ingredients can set you apart and attract guests who value sustainability. Use Technology to Stay Competitive Adopt digital menus, reservation apps, or online ordering systems.

Loyalty Program

Future Food

MAY 29, 2025

Technology in hospitality is no longer limited to digital menus or app-based reservations. The Technology Sadie is powered by natural language processing and hospitality-specific training, allowing it to respond to common queries and manage reservations with a level of nuance typically expected from experienced front-of-house staff.

Hospitality

Hospitality Insurance Group

MAY 2, 2025

Although I had reservations about whether I was ready to take on a leadership role in such a specialized field, her encouragementand the mentorship Ive received throughout my careergave me the confidence to move forward. However, Sandra presented me with the opportunity to step into management much sooner than anticipated.

Management

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

.” Black Market Reservatons In recent years, a black market for hard-to-get restaurant reservations has spread across the country. Technology has made it easy for individuals and companies to scoop up reservations from legitimate restaurant websites or restaurant-approved reservation sites like high-demand concert tickets.

Reservations

Perfect Daily Grind

JULY 18, 2025

At a Capitol Hill ceremony, Puerto Rico unveiled the Congressional Reserve Blend, a premium arabica blend from island cooperatives, marking the first coffee officially endorsed by the US Congress and highlighting support for local growers. Washington, DC, US) Thu, 17 Jul – US House of Representatives serves 100% Puerto Rican coffee.

Café

EATER

MAY 21, 2025

This shift is not just about making menus more interesting or harvesting ingredients more sustainably (though it accomplishes both). These menus offer visitors a deeper connection to the land theyve come to experience. Mara Bushtops Lunch set by a salt lick. Oliver Fly Photography A tented suite at Mara Bushtops.

Outdoor

Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 1, 2025

Qu Dongyu urged at the UN Food Systems Summit +4 panel that urgent action is needed to build climate resilience, market readiness, and inclusive investment for over 25 million smallholder farmers, framing transformation as essential for equity and sustainability.

Workshop

ChowNow

JUNE 20, 2025

Optimize Your Restaurant Website to be Fast and Mobile-Friendly Start by making sure your website loads quickly, is mobile-friendly, and has clear calls to action, like “Order Now,” “Make a Reservation,” or “View Menu.” Loyalty programs reinforce the habit of choosing your restaurant over others.

Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

As economic pressures and fluctuating food costs persist, these technologies will be critical for maintaining profitability and ensuring long-term sustainability. Younger generations are increasingly favoring restaurants that prioritize sustainability… local sourcing, reducing food waste, energy efficient operations.

2025

Web Diner

JULY 24, 2025

Your LinkedIn presence might explore topics like sustainable sourcing practices, staff development initiatives, or partnerships with local organizations. High-quality photos showcasing your atmosphere, signature dishes, and team members help potential customers envision their experience before making reservations.

Seasonal Menu

Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 21, 2025

Brands embracing agility, customer loyalty, and margin control are best positioned for sustained growth. Strategic investments in supply chain, digital ordering, and menu development will remain top priorities. Public Market Top 10 for the Week Starbucks leads the top 10 for the week ending Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

2025

The Rail

JUNE 30, 2025

You can discover more about how education empowers smarter decisions and drives sustainable success in today’s competitive landscape. Use Technology Like a Pro, Not a Fanboy Point-of-sale systems, reservation platforms, inventory management apps — these aren't flashy gadgets. They're essential infrastructure.

Education

Restaurant Engine

MAY 28, 2025

Do any of your dishes incorporate sustainability efforts? Create a campaign with a series of emails that showcase your new offerings with vibrant images, pricing, and a clear link to your online reservation system or ordering platform. Do you have any local partnerships, like with organic meat producers or local gardens?

Menu