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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.
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.
