Four Questions with Amir Yazdi: Restaurant investor, operator and growth strategist
Amir Yazdi shares what makes restaurant concepts investable, common scaling mistakes, leadership lessons and the future of restaurant growth.
Staff Training as a Brand Experience: Why the Guest Journey Starts Behind the Scenes
Discover why restaurant staff training plays a critical role in restaurant branding, guest experience, hospitality culture and long-term customer loyalty.
Restaurant Realities 2025: Experiential Dining
Discover how experiential dining in 2025 reshapes restaurants, blending technology, personalization, and storytelling for unforgettable guest experiences.
News Bites – August 2025
August 2025 News Bites include drone deliveries, tech, QSR, Full-service menu prices, inflation, and automation.
Restaurant Realities 2025: GLP-1 & Health Conscious Menus
GLP-1 drugs have shifted dining preferences in 2025, urging restaurants to offer health-conscious menus with smaller portions and nutrient-dense choices.
News Bites – July 2025
July 2025 News Bites include rising weekly restaurant visits, AI, the WNBA, casual dining visits, and menu prices.
Restaurant Realities 2025: Winning with Practical Tech & AI
In 2025, restaurant tech & AI must simplify operations and enhance guest experiences—not just add complexity or chase flashy trends.
5 1/2 Restaurant Trends for 2023
Oh hey look, another “2023 Trends” article. I’m sure your feeds are full of them, but let me tell you why this one matters. It’s not focused on a service that I happen to provide like so many other trend reports do. Instead, these trends are 100% derivative of patterns I’ve been seeing pop up […]
Restaurant Trend Predictions for 2022
Ah yes, it’s that time of the year, literally the last day, where we throw down some bold predictions for the restaurant industry. Not necessarily in what foods will be trending, but more focused on larger shifts and notable changes to be expected in 2022. This future-casting is fueled by our discussions with leaders on […]
7 pivotal trends for restaurants in 2021
It goes without saying that 2020 was a nightmare of a year for everyone around the globe. Our industry – the restaurant industry – has been, and continues to be, decimated by the pandemic and political leadership. Just because the calendar popped into a new year, doesn’t mean the challenges stop. yes, the pandemic is […]