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Five Shareable Dish Structures That Work in Any Cuisine
Shareables are popular right now, and we wanted to create some inspiration for adding more to your menu. 1) Dip and Drag A bold dip or spread plus the right vehicle, but make it feel like an event. Think hummus with charred lemon, herb oil, and toasted seeds, served with

2026 Consumer Trends and How Restaurants and Hotels Can Navigate Them
Here are the 2026 consumer trends we’re seeing, and how to navigate them without making your operation complicated.

Year-End Compliance Sweep Checklist
Compliance is complex and annoying. We’ve created this checklist to help you get it off your plate. If you need support, we have a fully customizable compliance course available for your managers. Food safety Need help? Learn more about our service Food Safety Audit Logs and Documentation Need help? Learn

Omotenashi, The Japanese Art of Selfless Hospitality
Notes from CEO Mistie’s recent trip to the land where hospitality is a craft Have you ever wondered why chefs yell “Irasshaimase!” when you walk into a sushi restaurant? It means Welcome! and it is based in the Japanese art of Omotenashi. Omotenashi is the Japanese art of selfless hospitality.

New Restaurant Playbook Part 8: Navigating Restaurant Leasing With Tenant Rep Broker Steve Maxson
When it comes to finding the right space for a restaurant, few decisions matter more than the lease. To help demystify the process, we sat down with Steve Maxson of Synergy Real Estate Group Corporate Advisory, a tenant representation broker with two decades of experience and nearly a decade focused

Gamechanger: A New Personalized Patio Heater
Every winter, restaurants fight the same battle: a gorgeous patio that becomes a chilly liability the moment temperatures dip. Propane towers roar and run out, prompting a refill mid-rush. Overhead units heat the air instead of the guest. Your team ends up doing the heater shuffle while trying to serve