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The New Value Equation
It’s not about charging less. It’s about structuring the experience to feel like more.
6 Restaurant Marketing Ideas That Actually Drive Traffic
Simple activations that turn everyday service into built-in marketing
Here's What You Missed In January
Social media ins & outs for 2026, tips for creating a great N/A beverage program, the retro comeback drink, and a new burger trend taking over social…
How a Dipped Cheeseburger Reveals the New Speed of Food Trends
Dipped burgers, sandwiches on sauce—why they’re suddenly everywhere, and what it signals about the pace of trend adoption
Eat This, Book That: The Dishes Driving Our Dining Plans
The dishes we couldn’t stop thinking about in 2025.
The Best Marketing Campaigns of 2025 (according to us)
Bold, mischievous, culturally fluent ideas that understood how people really behave.
Not Your Childhood Vending Machine: Curated, Cool, and Completely Unexpected
Forget candy bars, a new era of vending machines has arrived and they are stocked with everything from fresh pasta, to artisanal cheese, or trendy…
Chocolate Mousse on the Loose
The retro French classic is making a very modern comeback.
Beyond Butter Chicken: Next-Gen Indian Cuisine
From casual cafés to Michelin stars, Indian cuisine’s next chapter is bolder, more regional, and more confident than ever.
Our 2026 Hospitality Trends Predictions
A sneak peek of our 18th annual Hospitality Trends Report
These Wine Bars Are Hot!
The secret sauce behind these wine-first, chef-driven destinations
“Secret” Serving Windows Are Everywhere Now—And They're Not Just Pouring Wine
Inspired by Florence’s historic wine windows, restaurants and brands are putting a modern spin on an old-world creation
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