💸 Gen Z Falls Behind Boomers in Restaurant Spending

🍽️ What’s Cooking?

Gen Z Falls Behind Boomers in Restaurant Spending

A new report shows Gen Z is pulling back on restaurant visits, trailing baby boomers in spending. While older diners remain loyal to dining out, Gen Z’s habits are shaped by tight budgets, inflation, and a preference for digital ordering and home dining. Restaurants aiming for long-term growth may need to rethink how they engage younger audiences.​ ​Read more.

🃏 Running a Smoother Kitchen

Use Shadow Boards for Faster Tool Access

Install a shadow board, a pegboard with outlined spaces for each kitchen tool, at every station. It helps staff instantly know where each item belongs, reduces time spent searching, and cuts down on tool loss or misplacement during busy hours.

🚀 Scaling Up

Gordon Ramsay Plans U.S. Growth Spree

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants is ramping up U.S. expansion through new licensing and franchise deals. With 50+ restaurants already operating globally, the brand aims to open in more key American cities, tapping into strong demand for celebrity-backed dining experiences. Read more.

🦾 Fresh Ideas

Smart Kitchen Tech Helps Control Costs and Energy Use

Enterprise restaurants are turning to smart kitchen tech to manage energy consumption and equipment performance. These systems track real-time usage, flag inefficiencies, and help kitchens lower energy bills while extending the life of appliances. For chains, this means better margins and more control across multiple locations. ​Read more

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