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Biggest Challenges Facing the Restaurant Industry in 2024
2024 restaurant industry grapples with labor shortages, rising costs, and shifting consumer preferences.
Restaurants: How Did We Get Into This Pricing Problem?
Explore key restaurant industry success factors, pricing challenges, and strategies for maintaining profitability amidst shifting consumer dynamics.
AI Strategy: Key Components to Consider
Explore strategic AI adoption in restaurants with Ray Kelley's insights on enhancing operations and customer experiences.
Restaurants: A Terrible January Ruined the Q1 Earnings Cycle
John Gordon reviews the challenging Q1 for the restaurant industry, marked by weak January sales and earnings misses.
Exploring the Complexities of the Minimum Wage Debate
Ray Kelley explores the debate on minimum wage increases, weighing their economic impact and business implications.
Restaurant Industry Hot Topics
Kevin Stockslager previews 2024's key restaurant industry topics at the upcoming leadership conference.
Restaurants: Rough Waters for Now
John Gordon delves into the challenges facing the restaurant industry in early 2024, including pricing and market shifts.
Restaurants: Creative Catalysts Needed for 2024
John Gordon explores 2024's challenges and innovations in the restaurant industry, emphasizing creative solutions.
The Automated Dining Experience
Explore how consumer perceptions shape the adoption of automation in the restaurant industry.
Restaurants: 2024 Comes Into View
John Gordon analyzes the 2024 outlook for the restaurant industry, focusing on economic trends and market challenges.