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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

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Four questions with Josh Kesler of The Millworks

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.

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Four questions with Peter Newlin of Gastamo Group

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.

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plates of healthy, budget food in restaurants

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.

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News Bites – March 2025

March 2025 News Bites includes restaurants in grocery stores, Voice AI, influencer marketing, and restaurant branding.

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Egg Prices: 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.

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Four questions with Stephanie Jaeger of Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI)

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. Stephanie was a guest on Forktales and she currently serves as President of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI), a global organization dedicated to supporting and elevating women in food, beverage, and hospitality.

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