How Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers built a resilient restaurant infrastructure

If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it — and you can’t scale it. See how modern restaurant finance stacks deliver real ROI, not just promises. Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q03NmQyW0 #ProofOverPromises #ProfitPower #RestaurantFinance #ScalingWithoutSinking #Tablespoon

🔥 From Family Kitchen to Fastest-Growing Chain Brian Simowitz, president of Houston TX Hot Chicken, shares how a home-cooked idea during COVID turned into the No. 1 spot on Restaurant Business’s Future 50 list, the fastest-growing small chains in the U.S. 🐔🌶️ See the full Future 50 list here https://lnkd.in/g5iV7pZV. #restaurantbusiness #houstontxhotchicken #future50list #fastestgrowing

Takeout, delivery, and catering aren’t side projects anymore, they’re core revenue streams.💡 In this week’s Off-Premise Playbook Tip, Christopher Heffernan shares how to treat off-premise as a primary growth driver and position your restaurant for long-term success. 📄 Watch the full Tip + download your quick guide here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eKxWysPv #OffPremisePlaybook #RestaurantGrowth #CateringSuccess

Precision slicing boosts deli and restaurant efficiency. Our Commercial Meat Slicer Buying Guide details blade types, safety standards, and investment returns to enhance productivity by 25%. Learn Here: https://lnkd.in/epP_WyJ6

Atlantic City is opening applications for food trucks to operate at newly designated public spaces starting this November. This initiative aims to support small business growth, boost foot traffic, and expand local dining options: https://buff.ly/qCNzsN6

Olive Garden is testing smaller, more affordable portions—and it's working. As someone who worked at Olive Garden in the early 2000s, I’ve seen how portion size, value perception, and guest satisfaction are deeply connected. Now, they’re piloting a lighter portions test across 40% of locations—offering fan-favorite entrees at reduced portions and price points (yes, unlimited soup/salad/breadsticks still included). ✅ Guests love the value ✅ Traffic is up ✅ Feedback is positive But there are risks: lower check averages, operational complexity, and brand perception challenges. 💡 In my latest blog, I break down what this test means for the industry—and what your restaurant can learn from it. 👉https://lnkd.in/evCqTMsf #RestaurantStrategy #PortionControl #MenuEngineering #OliveGarden #LighterPortions #HospitalityLeadership #DeVitaHancock #RestaurantGrowth #CasualDining #RestaurantTrends2024

How a restaurant beat the world’s best Rory Sutherland shares the story behind Unreasonable Hospitality. How Eleven Madison Park became the world’s best restaurant not by copying competitors, but by obsessing over what disappointed people. Instead of mimicking the number one spot, they focused on weak points, bad coffee and beer and turned them into standout experiences. It’s a masterclass in finding competitive advantage where others don’t look. #BottleneckPodcast #InfluencerMarketing #BrandStrategy #CreativeThinking #ContentCreation #GenZCulture #DigitalMarketing #BusinessInsights #BrandBuilding

Seafood boils in Houston draw crowds. But I spoke with one operator whose catering trays weren’t even listed online. If your best seller can feed 20, why isn’t it earning 20x online? 📊 Catering isn’t just “extra revenue.” For many, it’s the difference between a flat month and a profitable one.

A glimpse into F&B case studies detailing what it takes to thrive in a competitive market. 🔭 John Welsh, Hickorys Smokehouse shows how culture and community build more than just a restaurant. #AHC2025

Independent #restaurant operators don’t need magic tricks — just proven plays that stack into real wins. Here are 5 ways to cut chaos, keep more profit, and grow on your terms. Learn more at https://hubs.li/Q03K7l1_0