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🍽️ What’s Cooking?
Small Restaurants See Dip in Consumer Spending
June brought a slowdown in consumer spending at small and independent restaurants, according to recent data. The dip follows months of rising food costs and price sensitivity among diners. While large chains continued to benefit from promotional deals and loyalty programs, smaller establishments are struggling to maintain foot traffic. Many are now reassessing pricing, marketing, and menu strategies to retain customers amid tighter household budgets. Read more.
🃏 Running a Smoother Kitchen
Use “Pre-Service Walkthroughs” to Catch Problems Early
Before each lunch or dinner shift, walk through every station with a checklist. Check temperatures, knife sharpness, ingredient levels, and line cleanliness. This quick review takes less than five minutes but helps prevent delays, equipment issues, or last-minute runs to the cooler. It’s a habit that improves service flow and team readiness.
🚀 Scaling Up
New Calorie Disclosure Rules May Hit Franchise Expansion Plans
As part of a broader obesity reduction strategy, restaurants in some regions may soon be required to share the total calorie count of each meal served. While chains already provide calorie data for individual items, showing full meal totals could change how diners order—and how franchises design menus. Expansion strategies may need to factor in potential menu reformulations or added compliance costs to meet transparency laws. Read more.
🦾 Fresh Ideas
Olo to Be Acquired by Thoma Bravo
Olo, a digital ordering and delivery software provider used by hundreds of restaurant brands, is set to be acquired by private equity firm Thoma Bravo. The deal could give Olo greater resources to scale its tech offerings—from digital menus and loyalty platforms to real-time order tracking. For restaurants, this may mean more integrated tools that improve both guest experience and backend efficiency. Read more
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