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News Bites – January 2025
January 2025 News Bites include the Super Bowl, promotions, quitters day, expansions, collaborations, and marketing strategies.
Back to Office Requirements Increasing Traffic
The return-to-office trend boosts lunch, catering, and happy hour traffic—here’s how restaurants can capitalize on the growing midday and after-work demand.
Four Questions with Stephen Baldi: President of Baldi Management Group
People in airports are travelling for a variety of reasons. The common denominator? They all have to eat. That’s where Stephen Baldi and Baldi Management Group (BMG) comes in. BMG is an airport concessions and management consulting company that manages restaurants in several Washington, D.C. airports.
Post-Holiday Blues: Tips for Boosting New Year Restaurant Traffic
Beat the post-holiday slump with smart promos, fresh menus, and winter-friendly strategies to keep your restaurant busy all season long.
GLP-1 Drugs and the Implications for Bars & Restaurants
GLP-1 drugs are reshaping dining habits—restaurants must adapt with smaller portions, nutrient-rich meals, and health-focused menu options.
Four Questions with Nick McMillan and Amanda Signorelli: Managing partners at the Golden Steer
Nick McMillan and Amanda Signorelli share how they keep the Golden Steer’s legacy alive, blending classic Vegas hospitality with modern strategy.
Four Questions with Anand Gala: Managing Partner of Gala Capital Group
Anand Gala of Gala Capital Partners shares how he evaluates franchises, supports hands-on operators, and invests in core restaurant categories for long-term growth.
News Bites – December 2024
December 2024 News Bites include inflation gap narrows, rebrands rise, Toast shifts to Uber Eats, job growth rebounds, and LA approves $30/hour wage by 2028.
Four Questions with Shannon O’Shields: VP of Marketing for Rubix Foods
Rubix Foods’ Shannon O’Shields shares how trend tracking, influencer insights, and LTOs help QSR brands meet Gen Z’s evolving flavor demands.
