Blogs

Blogs


Latte in a coffee cup

Full of beans: How can you boost your coffee offering?

It's not enough for your coffee offering to just exist - it's time to shout about it.

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Managing brand growth and the guest experience

As you grow, what can you do to ensure that your business is offering the same quality of guest experience in each site?

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Encouraging your FOH staff to own the guest experience

Front of House staff are on the front line of your business - it makes sense that they take ownership of guest experience.

Salad and coffee

What's next for Grab & Go?

We take a look at the trends to expect in the Grab & Go industry across the coming months.

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National Fish & Chip Awards 2017

We sponsored this year's National Fish & Chip awards - expect fish puns within.

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Restaurants are influencing Gen Z’s shopping habits

Younger guests are more likely to eat out while shopping - how can restaurants appeal to them?

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Personalisation is key to a positive first impression

Time-wise, its a small part of the guest experience. But for many, the welcome is one of the most important parts.

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Welcoming Well

From building rapport to tailoring the visit - upgrade your welcome with these quick tips.

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Skilled staff & handmade products appeal to Gen Z foodies

We explore the rise of the ‘foodie’ and the quality expected from these guests

Takeaway salad

Delivery: your brand in their hands

We explore how to protect your brand when working with a third-party delivery service

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Training for the Future

We explore the future of training – if done right it can do wonders for your business

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Discount Dinners Increase as Deals Entice Guests to Eat Out More Often

The demand for deals is on the rise, read our top tips on catering for these savvy guests

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Looking Back on Everything We Learnt in 2016

We look at our top takeaways from 2016 – it’s been a great year

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Our Wish List for 2017

Take a look at all the things we hope next year will bring within hospitality

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The Restaurant Technology Debate

Is there such a thing as too much tech? We explore this debate.

CX – The Christmas Experience

CX – The Christmas Experience

Many guests are looking for something extra special around Christmas time, making a great impression is key

How useful is NPS in judging the guest experience?

How useful is NPS in judging the guest experience?

We explore the benefits of these simple metrics

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CGA Peach’s Eating Out Special- how was the guest experience perceived in 2016?

We take a look at CGA Peach’s advice on growing guest loyalty

Guests reject the Sunday lunch as weekday and evening roast sales rise

Guests reject the Sunday lunch as weekday and evening roast sales rise

The traditional Sunday lunch is becoming the midweek dinner, reveals newly published research from Premier Foods. A lunch tim...

Thinking small

Thinking small

The variety of cuisines available in restaurants these days has turned formerly unheard of dishes into mainstream staples. Wh...

Research firms predict 2017’s biggest foodservice trends

Research firms predict 2017’s biggest foodservice trends

Both Mintel and The NPD Group have released their predictions for the biggest foodservice trends of 2017. Between the two lis...