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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.

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

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.

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.

News Bites – February 2025
February 2025 News Bites include 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 are always on the menu.

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.