How restaurant operators are using technology to put hospitality at the forefront
Panelists from all areas of the c-suite discussed the importance of the human touch as a tech complement during FSTEC’s first Inside the Nest panel
Five restaurant brands among the ‘most magnetic’ online
McDonald’s, Starbucks, Chipotle, KFC, and Taco Bell are among those generating the most organic conversations on social media, per a new report from dcdx
The restaurant industry’s sales forecast for 2025 has dampened
Technomic’s outlook projects just a 2.8% increase among the top 1,500 chains, versus 3.1% in 2024
Is breakfast making a comeback? Maybe
A new report from Circana finds that the morning daypart experienced its first traffic gain since 2023
Younger consumers pull back their restaurant spending
New data from Black Box Intelligence finds that millennial and Gen Z consumers have underperformed by nearly 1 full percentage point this year
FutureFWD 2025: Hospitality & F&B Leaders Gather to Decode the Industry’s Next Chapter
The day-long conference and networking opportunity for F&B and adjacent industry professionals by Saladplate.com sparked deep insights and actionable outcomes.
Real Talk: It’s Time to Support the People Who Feed Us
We sat down with Cookie Heinz Gindullis, founder of Berlin’s iconic vegetarian fine dining restaurant cookies cream, to hear how he’s built a successful restaurant over 17 years by focusing on atmosphere, flavour and craft — proving that fine dining without meat can be delicious, creative and deeply connected to the farmers who make it possible.
Support Farmers & Fishers: Liao Studio
Based in Caotun township in the northwest of Nantou county, Taiwan, Liao Studio restaurant recently completed their first Food Made Good standard with impressively high scores, earning three stars. We spoke to Dennis Liao, founder and chef at Liao Studio, about their strong support for farmers and fishers and how this has helped to shape their business.
Catering, couriers, and the tax-free tip boom: What restaurants need to know now
The delivery landscape is evolving, and so should your brand
Support Farmers and Fishers: Newrest Wagons-Lits
Newrest Wagons-Lits offers rail catering with a difference. Across France, the group prioritises local and responsible purchasing, supporting the livelihoods of farmers and producers while offering their customers fresh, seasonal ingredients and dishes inspired by French cuisine. We spoke to Jean-Baptiste Bergamo, general director at Newrest Wagons-Lits, about how they work with their producers to make sure everyone wins.
