👨🏼‍👩🏼‍👦🏼‍👶🏼 Boomers vs. Gen Z – A Dining Divide That Reflects Deeper Values

🍽️ What’s Cooking?

Boomers vs. Gen Z – A Dining Divide That Reflects Deeper Values

New research shows how different generations approach restaurant dining, and the contrast is clear. Gen Z diners prioritize ethical sourcing, plant-based options, and customizable meals. Boomers, on the other hand, focus more on traditional hospitality and value-for-money portions. While Gen Z leans heavily on tech for reservations, menus, and reviews, Boomers still prefer human interaction. These shifts aren't just about food—they reflect deeper differences in expectations, trust, and social behavior that operators must address to stay relevant.​ ​Read more.

🃏 Running a Smoother Kitchen

Use “Dish Rotation Maps” to Reduce Plate Waste and Dish Breakage

Create visual “dish rotation maps” in the kitchen or dishwashing area that show the proper placement, stacking order, and rotation of dinnerware, glassware, and serving tools. These guides help staff avoid breakage, extend the life of kitchen inventory, and make post-shift cleanup faster. Include color-coded zones to separate clean from dirty and fragile from durable. Laminated wall charts can be updated as menus or dish types evolve.

🚀 Scaling Up

Latin-Inspired Restaurant Brands Are Winning New Markets

A wave of Latin-flavored chains is expanding across the U.S., bringing regional menus and a sense of cultural identity to new audiences. Brands like La Peña and Viva Mexico are building growth strategies around authenticity, family traditions, and regional ingredients. What’s driving their appeal? A blend of fast-casual speed and full-service flavor. These restaurants are succeeding not just by scaling menus—but by exporting values and experiences that connect with a broader customer base. Read more.

🦾 Fresh Ideas

Restaurants Enter Streaming Spaces with In-House Apps

Spectrum just launched the EverPass app on Xumo Stream Box for business customers, giving restaurants and bars a new way to offer exclusive entertainment. This tech allows venues to stream sports and events directly, potentially replacing traditional cable packages. For restaurants, this opens the door to branded content, promotions, or loyalty tie-ins during broadcasts. It’s an opportunity to turn screens into engagement tools—not just background noise. ​Read more

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