Hospitality Headline

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The Biggest Luxury Restaurant Chain You've Never Heard Of

Restaurant operators understand that having consistent quality in a full-service restaurant, especially across vast geographic locations, can be a true logistical nightmare. However, one EU restaurant group ignored conventional thinking and it just paid off in a big way.

Noah Stern • Sep 30, 2023

4 min read

5 Steps to Increasing Online Orders That Won't Cost You a Dime

Maybe you just launched online ordering or maybe you've had for years. Either way, I'll take the Vegas odds on you wished you were getting more online orders.

Rev Ciancio • Sep 30, 2023

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From CMOs to CEOs: Marketing Mavericks Who've Mastered the Hospitality Hustle

In the world of hospitality, CMOs are stepping into the shoes of CEOs. It's like watching a marketing campaign go full circle – from crafting compelling narratives to steering the entire ship.

Julie Zucker • Sep 30, 2023

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Evaluating Software Integrations Involves a ‘Dance’ Between Vendor and Customer. The Question is: Who Leads?

The process of evaluating a software product can be fraught with missteps. How can you discover whether the software you are considering truly integrates with your current tech stack?

Seth Temko • Sep 30, 2023

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You Don't Know, What You Don't Know

Together with ACG Connect with Middle Market M&A buyers and sellers at ACG NY Friends of Branded! Happy Saturday

Jimmy Frischling • Sep 23, 2023

Technology • 5 min read

Buyer Beware of SMB Software Providers Trying to Move Upmarket

Many B to B software startups design their products, sales channels, business structure and operations for a small and medium business (SMB) buyer. Most don’t want to stay at this level, however, aiming, instead, for the enterprise.

Seth Temko • Sep 23, 2023

Finance & Deals • 3 min read

The Debate Over Tipped Minimum Wage Continues. How do Operators Financially Adjust?

Chicago looks to approve a law that would abolish tips credits, while California wants to enact a law that could raise minimum wage for fast food workers to $20. This week, I want to examine the financial implications to owners and operators.

Noah Stern • Sep 23, 2023

Business • 3 min read

10 Traits of a Successful Founder

Startup success is never guaranteed but based on more than 2,400 startup outcomes the most successful founders are more likely to demonstrate these traits.

Chris Hjelm • Sep 23, 2023

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Back to the Future

Putting the Wow in Bao Always innovating, Wow Bao is available nationwide from grocery stores, dark kitchens, airports, sports stadiums,

Jimmy Frischling • Sep 16, 2023

Technology • 3 min read

The Easy Button for Hospitality: Transforming Surplus Food into Impact and Efficiency

Kimberly Smith, CEO of Copia, shares how technology can simplify the donation process for the hospitality industry

Kimberly Smith • Sep 16, 2023

Business • 4 min read

Restaurant Software Maker, Take Note: You Have Baggage

Regardless of what and how you sell, your customers experience your brand through software. But it’s all too common for software to have ‘code bloat’. So why are software companies still piling ‘code baggage’ at the customer’s doorstep? And what can be done?

Seth Temko • Sep 16, 2023

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