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News Bites – April 2025
Catch up on the latest restaurant news like cautious consumers, off-premises customers, LTOs, minimum wages, and traffic decreases.

Better for Teams and Business: A New Era of Restaurant Redesign
A fresh coat of paint or sleek booth layout used to be enough. But today, the smartest restaurant interior redesigns are happening where customers can’t

Restaurants vs. the Budget Crunch: What to Do Now
It’s getting harder to earn a spot in the weekly dining rotation. New data shows a growing number of U.S. consumers are cutting back on

News Bites – March 2025
Catch up on the latest restaurant news like restaurants in grocery stores, Voice AI, influencer marketing, and restaurant branding.

Eggflation: How Breakfast Restaurants Can Navigate the Scramble
Egg prices have cracked records—now breakfast restaurants must adapt. Here’s how to stay nimble, transparent, and guest-focused.

Four Questions with Stephanie Jaeger: President of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI)
Women make up more than half of the hospitality workforce, yet hold only a small fraction of leadership roles. Stephanie Jaeger wants to change that.

News Bites – February 2025
Catch up on the latest restaurant news like AI meets coffee, employee-first designs, tariffs, mobile order pickups, and date night passes.

Robots in Restaurants: Back of House
Explore the pros and cons of using robots in restaurant kitchens for cooking, cleaning, and improving efficiency and customer experience.

Four Questions with Jeff Broadhurst: CEO of Eat’n Park Hospitality Group
As CEO of Eat’n Park Hospitality Group, Jeff Broadhurst has helped shape Eat’n Park into more than just a restaurant, it’s a place where smiles