Executive insights
Why AI is taking over the restaurant industry
Why AI is taking over the restaurant industry
Mintel predicts future advancements may include facial recognition or even license plate recognition technology at drive-thrus.
Customers moving away from chains to support local businesses: Premierline
The company cited three other reasons why customers are inclined to buy local.
Operators should do a thorough pre-Brexit buying check, says Lynx Purchasing
The company says it could make all the difference to “being ready for whatever challenges are to come”.
Foodservice sector will continue to “point downwards” for the next two quarters: analyst
However, Peter Backman says food to go, food in pubs and restaurant delivery will continue to do “significantly better”.
Amid fast-changing food trends, Abokado finds confidence in its core products
The healthy food chain is rediscovering its strengths to develop its core offering.
‘Meteoric' rise of delivery economy to continue: analyst
The average spend per order on delivery services bucked the broader sector trend.
International Coffee Organization calls for coffee price hikes
The proposed price increase aims to support coffee growers globally.
Trade body calls for encouraged dialogue to tackle allergen issues
Relying on prepackaged food labels may pose risks to vulnerable customers.
Should restaurants embrace high tech?
Technology develops to make things more efficient, and restaurant tech is no different, according to RestoConnection.
"Ambitious but achievable”: report urges foodservice sector to tackle climate change
The Sustainable Restaurant Association says there are also financial incentives in food waste reduction programmes.
Operators urged to look beyond Brexit to a sustainable approach
Buying specialist Lynx Purchasing advised them to address consumer confidence instead.
EXCLUSIVE: Freshly Chopped eyes 200 stores in the UK
The Irish brand recently launched its first shop in London.
Trade body lauds gov't report on high street's future
The report identified the UK’s hospitality sector as “crucial” to the health and success of future town centres.
Readying your property to maximise trading potential: facilities management checklist essentials
Access Hospitality Business Development Manager Max Carruthers offers advice on using technology for facilities maintenance and putting your business...
To tech or not to tech
Revenue Management Solutions Managing Director Philipp Laqué provides an overview of tech "revolutions" that brands should consider.
Restaurant sector can learn from pubs on rebalancing of supply and premiumisation, analyst says
Peter Backman also expects some well-known brands to join Patisserie Valerie "in becoming smaller, or to even disappear".
Are kiosks worth it for your restaurant?
RestoConnection discusses the benefits and challenges of installing self-service kiosks.
