The Business of Love: Why Restaurants Thrive on Valentine’s Day

Discover why Valentine’s Day drives major revenue for restaurants and how to maximize profits with strategy, ambiance, and special dining experiences.
News Bites – January 2025

January 2025 News Bites include the Super Bowl, promotions, quitters day, expansions, collaborations, and marketing strategies.
Back to Office Requirements Increasing Traffic

The return-to-office trend boosts lunch, catering, and happy hour traffic—here’s how restaurants can capitalize on the growing midday and after-work demand.
Post-Holiday Blues: Tips for Boosting New Year Restaurant Traffic

Beat the post-holiday slump with smart promos, fresh menus, and winter-friendly strategies to keep your restaurant busy all season long.
GLP-1 Drugs and the Implications for Bars & Restaurants

GLP-1 drugs are reshaping dining habits—restaurants must adapt with smaller portions, nutrient-rich meals, and health-focused menu options.
Four Questions with Nick McMillan and Amanda Signorelli: Managing partners at the Golden Steer

Nick McMillan and Amanda Signorelli share how they keep the Golden Steer’s legacy alive, blending classic Vegas hospitality with modern strategy.
Four Questions with Anand Gala: Managing Partner of Gala Capital Group

Anand Gala of Gala Capital Partners shares how he evaluates franchises, supports hands-on operators, and invests in core restaurant categories for long-term growth.
News Bites – December 2024

December 2024 News Bites include inflation gap narrows, rebrands rise, Toast shifts to Uber Eats, job growth rebounds, and LA approves $30/hour wage by 2028.
Four Questions with Shannon O’Shields: VP of Marketing for Rubix Foods

Rubix Foods’ Shannon O’Shields shares how trend tracking, influencer insights, and LTOs help QSR brands meet Gen Z’s evolving flavor demands.
News Bites – November 2024

November 2024 News Bites include restaurant market share hits high, job growth slows, child care initiatives in Texas, overtime rule overturned, Starbucks adds delivery.