Secrets To Restaurant Success With Brett Smith of Planday
A software rollout across 134 restaurants. And you’re the CTO. The challenges are numerous: data synchronisation, ensuring scalability, staff training, logistics and the BIG C-word… Change management. “We’ve always done it this way” is probably the most dangerous phrase in business. And you’ll be hearing it most days until the new tech is able to […]
Secrets To Restaurant Success With Einar Örn Einarsson of Zócalo
“We are ready to expand into France, Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands.” Zócalo just turned 20 years, and the franchise is booming like never before. What’s the secret to their success? I asked CEO Einar Örn Einarsson. When Einar and his co-founder opened their first restaurant, they had no hospitality experience. “I had never even worked in a […]
German Restaurants Are Expanding: 57 Concepts You Should Know
While Germany has long been considered a country offering many traditional dishes, there are now an increasing number of restaurants popping up that are bringing new flavours to the table. The country is a playground for hospitality entrepreneurs, and we have the proof: a round-up of the 57 expanding restaurant businesses with solid concepts and […]
Secrets To Restaurant Success With Jussi Laurila of Arnolds
“The secret? It’s simple, I love food.” — Jussi Laurila, owner of Arnolds. Talking to Jussi, is talking to a passionate man. He goes out of his way to share his great love of good food through the network of Arnolds coffee bars. “I’m fanatical when it comes to flavours, ingredients and quality. You can call […]
Trends and Tactics: How to Navigate the Changing Landscape of the European Restaurant Industry
There is good and bad news. On the one hand, the future of Europe’s restaurant industry is looking bright. People are dining out again in ever-increasing numbers. On the other hand, growing demand is overshadowed by several major challenges. High inflation, labour shortages, supply chain problems and changing consumer demands are black clouds on a […]
Secrets To Restaurant Success With Alen Mansour of Mocca Deli
When three experienced hospitality brothers join forces, you can expect fireworks. Mocca deli is a place for all-day dining, drinking and enjoying life. It has everything that makes hospitality irresistible: great coffee, delicious food and every type of drink one can desire. Before Mocca Deli Tony, Salle and Alen Mansour were each working in their own corner of […]
Maximise Your Restaurant’s Efficiency with POS Integration: 7 Benefits of Combining Point of Sales with F&B Management Software
Restaurant technology has come a long way. POS integration is essential. Although the point-of-sale system (POS) remains the technological heart of restaurants, numerous technologies run behind the scenes these days. These back-of-house software systems have become indispensable for modern restaurants because they enhance profitability and simplify work for restaurant managers and kitchen staff. Some technologies […]
Secrets To Restaurant Success With Sihaam Masae of Oh Poké
“Find the right concept and the right partners, and be hands-on” — Sihaam Masae, founder & creative director, Oh Poké group. Some people have the gift of getting straight to the point. Sihaam is one of them. When I asked her about the secret to scaling up a restaurant, she boiled it down to these three key factors. […]
How Will Off-Premise Dining In Europe Evolve? A Glimpse Into The Future
Who can imagine the restaurant industry today without off-premise dining options like delivery, takeaway, curbside pickup, ghost kitchens, and drive-thru? It’s safe to say that off-premise dining has become an essential part of consumers’ lifestyles and a massive driver of industry growth. Even with consumers happily returning to restaurants in the wake of the pandemic, […]
