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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.

News Bites – November 2024
November 2024 News Bites include restaurant market share hits high, job growth slows, child care initiatives in Texas, overtime rule overturned, Starbucks adds delivery.

Robots in Restaurants: Front of House
Explore the pros and cons of using robots in your restaurant’s front-of-house to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the guest experience.

Restaurants Leaning into Gen Z
How restaurants can connect with Gen Z through inclusivity, simplicity, and unforgettable branded experiences.

News Bites – October 2024
October 2024 News Bites include Gen Z shifts, SpongeBob collabs, industry bankruptcies, pickleball dining, and a McDonald’s–Krispy Kreme drop.

Four Questions with Burney Jennings: Executive Chairman of Biscuitville
Biscuitville CEO Burney Jennings shares how love, focus, and tradition fuel the brand’s growth—and why fresh biscuits beat fast delivery.