Everything you need to know about digital innovation in restaurants

Everything you need to know about digital innovation in restaurants

Twelve months ago, our heads exploded when we tried ChatGPT. Now, AI is a workhorse for writing emails, social media posts, grant submissions, and analysing financials or customer reviews on Google. We’re all early adopters when something is so intensely useful. So what else is promising big changes for sales, cost control, and productivity? ...read more

Introducing IHexagon by Rational

Introducing IHexagon by Rational

As we step into April 2024, the culinary world continues to buzz with excitement over the recent launch of the iHexagon by RATIONAL, a brand synonymous with innovation and quality in the professional kitchen. This groundbreaking product, unveiled in February, heralds a new era in food preparation technology, setting a benchmark for speed and quality. ...read more

Catering to Families: The Untapped Potential in the Restaurant Industry

Catering to Families: The Untapped Potential in the Restaurant Industry

As the restaurant industry faces multifaceted challenges, ranging from new minimum wage laws to reputational hurdles, a new hero has emerged: families with children. Despite a general decline in dining frequency, families have shown resilience and an increased appetite for dining out, according to Revenue Management Solutions' Q1 Consumer Survey, “Dining Dynamics in 2024: The Shifting Landscape of Consumer Tastes.” ...read more

Restaurant Goes Viral For Putting Influencer In Their Place

Restaurant Goes Viral For Putting Influencer In Their Place

Restaurant Goes Viral For Putting Influencer In Their Place After They Asked To Eat For Free Just like celebrity chef Guy Fieri once said: “Food is not just eating energy. It’s an experience.” Unfortunately, in the age of social media, many people would like to take advantage of this experience. ...read more

Michelin Guide history: How did a tire company become an elite restaurant rating guide?

Michelin Guide history: How did a tire company become an elite restaurant rating guide?

If you scored a Valentine’s Day reservation at a swanky Michelin-starred restaurant this year, you might wonder why an elite restaurant rating guide has the same name as a company that makes tires. ...read more

5 key steps to setting up a zero-waste restaurant

5 key steps to setting up a zero-waste restaurant

Waste expert and BusinessWaste.co.uk co-founder, Mark Hall, discusses some of the main processes business owners should be setting in place in order to run a zero-waste restaurant and boost their sustainability efforts. ...read more

How eatertainment restaurants are transforming dining

How eatertainment restaurants are transforming dining

The foodservice landscape is constantly evolving, and one of the latest trends capturing the attention of both investors and consumers is “eatertainment” restaurants. These establishments that offer activities such as mini golf, bowling, arcade games and more seamlessly blend dining with entertainment, offering patrons a versatile and enjoyable experience. In January 2023 ...read more

In what ways will AI affect restaurant operations?

In what ways will AI affect restaurant operations?

A new wave of industrial revolution is here --- AI (artificial intelligence) will change everything we do. Undoubtedly, AI can improve restaurant operations. ...read more

11 Cuts Of Steak That Always Taste Better At A Restaurant

11 Cuts Of Steak That Always Taste Better At A Restaurant

Steak is one of those foods that screams special occasion to a carnivore. The savory aroma, luscious texture, and umami-rich taste can make your mouth water just thinking about it. Nowadays, preparing a dynamite steak at home isn't as complex as it used to be. Between high-end cooktops, expensive cookware, ...read more

What It Takes To Compete In The World-Renowned Bocuse d'Or

What It Takes To Compete In The World-Renowned Bocuse d'Or

Widely acknowledged as the culinary equivalent of the Olympic Games, Bocuse d'Or is no run-of-the-mill cooking competition. Pre-qualified teams from around the world rigorously train for more than a year before they even set foot in the arena. When it's time to step onto the field, or in this case into the kitchen, uniformed teams enter an arena adorned with flags to represent each competitor's home country. ...read more