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The Business of Love: Why Restaurants Thrive on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is widely known as a time to celebrate love and romance. However, for the restaurant industry, it holds a special place as one

News Bites – January 2025
Super Bowl Food Spending Soars as Restaurants Roll Out Game-Day Promotions Super Bowl LVIII is set to be a major win for the restaurant industry,

Back to Office Requirements Increasing Traffic
As we see more companies roll out return-to-office mandates, many employees are feeling the weight of the transition. After years of remote work flexibility, the

Surviving the Post-Holiday Blues: Tips for Boosting Restaurant Traffic in the New Year
The holiday season is a whirlwind for restaurants—filled with bustling crowds, special events, and a steady stream of customers eager to indulge. But once the

GLP-1 Drugs and the Implications for Bars & Restaurants
GLP-1, glucagon-like peptide-1, drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, etc. have gained a lot of traction this year, and for good reason. These drugs, originally created to

Four Questions with Nick McMillan and Amanda Signorelli: Managing partners at the Golden Steer
The Golden Steer is more than just a steakhouse, it’s a piece of Las Vegas history. Sinatra, Muhammad Ali and Elvis dined there. Mob bosses

Four Questions with Anand Gala: Managing Partner of Gala Capital Group
Anand Gala’s life in the restaurant industry started at a very young age when his mother became one of the first franchisees for Jack-in-the-Box. Today,

News Bites – December 2024
Restaurants Shrunk Inflation Gap with Grocery Stores, Smallest Difference in 20 Months Restaurants closed the inflation gap with grocery stores in November, marking the smallest

Four Questions with Shannon O’Shields: VP of Marketing for Rubix Foods
Rubix Foods has its finger on the pulse of the hottest flavor trends and brings those trends to life for roughly 70% of the top