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News Bites – May 2025
May 2025 News Bites include natural dyes, non-alcoholic beverages, new health policies, the third place, and beverage robots.
Four Questions with Judy Joo: Founder and CEO of Seoul Bird
Chef and entrepreneur Judy Joo joins Forktales to share how her background in engineering and finance powers her restaurant success, what it’s like breaking barriers in male-dominated industries, and how she’s redefining authenticity in Korean cuisine through Seoul Bird.
Restaurant Realities 2025: Value-Driven Dining
Value is redefining success in 2025—smart pricing, loyalty, and digital ease are key to keeping guests coming back.
Crypto and Hospitality: A Gamble or the Future of Payments?
Crypto in hospitality faces hurdles like volatility and regulation, but strategic use still offers potential for loyalty, savings, and global access.
News Bites – April 2025
April 2025 News Bites include 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
Four Questions with Josh Kesler: Owner of The Millworks
Josh Kesler, founder of The Millworks, joins Forktales to share how he transformed a forgotten factory into a thriving hub for food, art, and community—and why ramen, beer, and big risks keep driving his creative vision for urban revitalization.
Four Questions with Peter Newlin: Chief Vision Officer for Gastamo Group
Peter Newlin of Gastamo Group joins Forktales to share how he’s blending hospitality, tech, and community-building to reimagine what restaurants can be—from building custom POS systems to creating loyalty programs that put human connection first.
Restaurants vs. the Budget Crunch: What to Do Now
As consumers budget their dining out, restaurants must adapt. Discover smart strategies to drive loyalty, value, and guest retention in 2025.
