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Here's What You Missed in March

How to make all day dining concepts work and the restaurants turning butter into a must-order menu item.

Apr 02, 2026
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In March we took an in depth look at how to make all-day dining concepts work.

Micro Reports

All-Day Dining Concepts: Monetize Time, Not Just Tables

Leith
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Mar 16
All-Day Dining Concepts: Monetize Time, Not Just Tables

On paper, the all-day restaurant is one of the most compelling ideas in hospitality. More hours open means more chances to generate revenue, capture different dining occasions, and make better use of expensive real estate. But the reality is more complicated. Extended hours bring operational complexity, staffing challenges, and the constant risk of brand confusion if the concept isn’t carefully designed to flex across the day. In this micro report we look at the secret sauce required to drive success.

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Part 2 of the series:

Micro Reports

The Playbook: All-Day Restaurant Models That Actually Work

Leith
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Mar 23
The Playbook: All-Day Restaurant Models That Actually Work

In the second part of the all day restaurant concept micro report we take a look at some of the proven restaurant models that make this concept work. And we share some of our favorite examples along the way!

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We also took a look at the latest food & hospitality topics trending on the internet.

Ok, Boomer

Fast Food CEO Shenanigans, Soft Serve Margs, and Boy Kibble

Joel Friedman
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Mar 9
Fast Food CEO Shenanigans, Soft Serve Margs, and Boy Kibble

A look at the latest internet trends and conversations as they relate to food, dining and hospitality.

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and how butter can become a must-order menu item.

POV

The Secret to a Must-Have Menu Item Is Probably Already on Your Table

Leith
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Mar 2
The Secret to a Must-Have Menu Item Is Probably Already on Your Table

How butter has gone from a freebie to a must-order value add that turns heads and drives revenue.

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