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Improved AI Technology is Going to Change How Efficient QSRs Are For Customers and Driving Profits
Barbara Castiglia - December 12, 2023Quick service restaurants (QSRs) and AI are becoming indispensable for improving efficiency, customer satisfaction, and revenue. AI streamlines order processing, enhances inventory management, personalizes customer experiences, optimizes workforce deployment, and adapts quickly to market trends.
Read moreJewish Culinary Traditions Keep Culture Alive Through Food and Storytelling
Barbara Castiglia - September 15, 2023In recent years, theres been a vibrant resurgence in celebrating and preserving cultural heritage. As the world becomes more interconnected, there's a wonderful opportunity to share and relish the diverse traditions that make each culture unique.
Read moreCreating Generational Wealth: Untapping the Potential of Franchising
Barbara Castiglia - September 11, 2023Creating generational wealth is a goal for many, yet it seems increasingly unobtainable in recent years. One path still open to make those goals a reality is in the world of franchising.
Read moreA Look at the American Classic, The Cheesesteak, with Pat’s King of Steaks’ Frank E. Olivieri
Barbara Castiglia - August 25, 2023The Main Course host, Barbara Castiglia, sat down with Frank E. Olivieri, the owner of the iconic Pats King of Steaks in Philadelphia.
Read moreWith Sophisticated Restaurant Scams Plaguing the Industry, Can Businesses Stop the Deception?
Barbara Castiglia - August 20, 2023Barbara CastigliaThe restaurant industry, already grappling with the challenges of the pandemic, now faces another menace: sophisticated restaurant scams. As eateries worldwide strive to recover, many of them fall prey to scammers.
Read moreThe Essential Elements of Restaurant Design
Barbara Castiglia - August 14, 2023On The Main Course, hosted by Barbara Castiglia, Ray Chung, the Director of Design at The Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry, delves into the intricate art of restaurant design. From the importance of lighting and acoustics to the essence of storytelling in creating an ambiance, Chung emphasizes the need for a holistic approach.
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