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

What is AI (artificial intelligence)?

What is AI (artificial intelligence)?

McKinsey Explainer: Artificial intelligence is a machine’s ability to perform some cognitive functions we usually associate with human minds.Humans and machines: a match made in productivity heaven. Our species wouldn’t have gotten very far without... ...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

Choosing kitchen equipment for enhanced operational efficiency

Choosing kitchen equipment for enhanced operational efficiency

In recent years, the landscape of multi-unit food service operations has been plagued by financial volatility. Despite a resurgence in consumer dining habits post-pandemic, these businesses continue to encounter unique hurdles. Escalating food and beverage inventory costs pose significant operational challenges in the kitchen, exacerbating thin profit margins amidst persistent battles against inflation and soaring food prices. ...read more

March 2024 Newsletter

March 2024 Newsletter

Action Stations: How the Robot Coupe MP350-Ultra Mixer Will Transform Your Restaurant TodayIn the heart of Pymble, Maddie Gruen's restaurant is a beacon of culinary innovation and sustainability. Dive into Maddie's world, where the relentless pursuit... ...read more

How Merch Curates a Stronger Brand Identity for Your Restaurant

How Merch Curates a Stronger Brand Identity for Your Restaurant

Restaurant merch has been on the rise since the beginning of the pandemic—from the classic canvas totes and apparel to matchboxes, mugs, and everything in between—restaurants churned out more branded products to subsidize the decline in in-person dining. Despite being an untraditional restaurant offering ...read more

Revolutionising Commercial Cooking with Lincoln Conveyor Ovens: A Sydney Commercial Kitchens Spotlight

Revolutionising Commercial Cooking with Lincoln Conveyor Ovens: A Sydney Commercial Kitchens Spotlight

At Sydney Commercial Kitchens, we're passionate about providing top-tier culinary tools that empower restaurants, caterers, and kitchens across Australia to create outstanding culinary experiences. ...read more

Guest satisfaction and how its related to F&B culinary arts

Guest satisfaction and how its related to F&B culinary arts

Guest satisfaction within food and beverage and culinary is intricately linked to the overall dining experience, encompassing elements such as food quality, service, ambiance, and the influence of social media. Positive online reviews and engaging content can heighten satisfaction ...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

8 restaurant marketing strategies for 2024

8 restaurant marketing strategies for 2024

In today's day and age, if you're not playing the marketing game, your restaurant is likely out of touch. From local online ads to geofencing and social media, there are a myriad of restaurant marketing strategies you could be using in your restaurant, and it should be part of your restaurant's business plan. ...read more