For the restaurant industry, it has officially come and gone and feels a little like the holidays. All the intensity builds up to the long-awaited day, and it’s over. We’re referring, of course, to the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix that took place on November 18. While the buildup included some customer relation headaches… Continue reading The Impact of Formula 1 Racing on Las Vegas and the Restaurant Industry
Author: Marisa Upson
State of the Restaurant Industry: Downtown Traffic, Wages, and Foodie Hotspots
On November 14, 2023, Square released the newest edition of its quarterly Restaurant Industry Report. The restaurant POS system and software provider used data from their food and beverage sellers to establish trends in consumer spending, wages, operations, marketing strategies, and more. Thanksgiving Offerings According to Square, restaurants are leaning into the continued demand for… Continue reading State of the Restaurant Industry: Downtown Traffic, Wages, and Foodie Hotspots
Formula 1 Racing Coming to Las Vegas In November
It’s coming. Can you feel it? If you’re in Las Vegas, you definitely know that Formula 1 has arrived. From November 16 – 18, attendees will experience an unforgettable race, with Formula 1 race cars cutting right through the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, racing past the Bellagio, the Venetian, and Caesars Palace at… Continue reading Formula 1 Racing Coming to Las Vegas In November
Fine-Dining Restaurants Scoring the Highest Customer Satisfaction
As we all know, keeping your customers happy is the bottom line of any successful business undertaking, no matter the industry. Restaurants, however, have many moving parts that are, at times, unpredictable. The weather forecast is the same as last year; no special events are occurring in the area, and we’re not promoting our changing… Continue reading Fine-Dining Restaurants Scoring the Highest Customer Satisfaction
Unique Locations on The New York Times Best Restaurants of 2023 List
In September, The New York Times released their Best Restaurant List of 2023. This list features 50 restaurants across the U.S. determined to be the best by dozens of critics, reporters, and editors. They searched the Nation, from the California coast to Rattlesnake Point in Florida. The question on everyone’s mind in the restaurant industry… Continue reading Unique Locations on The New York Times Best Restaurants of 2023 List
The Best Strategy for Your Restaurant Brand
We walk a fine line in the restaurant industry—to trend or not to trend. There are some brands that have remained consistent in their messaging and offerings, no matter the noise and changes emerging around them. Of course, that doesn’t mean they haven’t embraced technology and enhanced their delivery services. They have, however, remained true… Continue reading The Best Strategy for Your Restaurant Brand
Become Inspired by the Top Independent Restaurant Groups in America
Recently, Nation’s Restaurant News and Technomic came out with the most influential restaurant groups in America. These represent the largest restaurant groups based on unit count—upscale and fine-dining multi-concept brands walking the fine line between operating as major chains and the independence of, well, independents. Let’s explore the top contenders and how they ascended. Tao… Continue reading Become Inspired by the Top Independent Restaurant Groups in America
Taking Your Restaurant to the Next Level
Taking your restaurant to the next level can seem like a daunting task. After all, where do you start? And, really, what does “the next level” even mean? For some, it’s measured in profits. For others, it revolves around increasing demand and expanding their footprint. Sometimes, it’s simply wanting to return to the excitement and… Continue reading Taking Your Restaurant to the Next Level
Becoming the Best New Restaurant in the World
Do you ever wonder how to make the “Best New Restaurants in the World” list? A daunting task, to say the least. The list, created by Condé Nast Traveller, is in its 27th year, sharing the world’s best restaurants since 1996. As George Bernard Shaw said, “Imitation is not just the sincerest from of flattery,… Continue reading Becoming the Best New Restaurant in the World
The Rise of the Multi-Concept Restaurant
There was a time when the theory behind restaurant expansion involved creating cloneable unit concepts so patrons could enjoy your brand no matter where they traveled and always know what to expect. Great service? Check. A slate of signature drinks that followed them no matter where they wandered? Check. Their favorite filet cooked perfectly with… Continue reading The Rise of the Multi-Concept Restaurant