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?? Chili's just reported all-time high same-store sales! ?? Brinker International, their parent company, saw a 31.4% increase in same-store sales at Chili's, driven by a surge in traffic and a focus on value and operational improvements. A few months ago, I shared my thoughts on casual dining narrowing the price gap with fast food. Looks like Chili's is proving that strategy can work. One of my mentors, Charles Johnson, emphasized the value of a sit-down meal with the family, and how Chili's has clearly delivered on that front. What do you think? Is this a sign of a casual dining comeback? Or is it just a temporary trend? #FoodAndBeverage #RestaurantIndustry #CasualDining #FoodTrends #Chilis #IndustryInsights #Brinker

I find it fascinating that, in an era where rapid expansion and corporate investments dominate the hospitality industry, Milos has chosen a path of measured, family-driven growth. While many restaurants rush to scale by bringing in external investors, often at the cost of their unique identity, Milos has resisted this trend. Instead, they’ve focused on preserving the authenticity and character of their brand, even if it means slower growth. This raises an important question: Is the pursuit of rapid expansion worth the risk of losing what makes a brand special? Milos’ success suggests that sustainable growth, rooted in strong values and careful decision-making, can be far more rewarding in the long run. #Hospitality #RestaurantManagement #BusinessGrowth #FamilyBusiness #LuxuryDining Alejandro Geis

Personal growth post, maybe ????♂? As most of you know, Whiskyside found its new home beneath 'The Distiller's Lounge' in Scarborough which is the latest venue within the J&S Pub Company umbrella. As well as giving Whiskyside & the world's largest collection of English whisky a home, I was also offered the management role for the entire venue. I've since learnt that hospitality management isn't for me but have a new massive respect for those that do it. It was unfair on the company for me to manage the venue when I'm so desperate to do something else. That something being making Whiskyside a huge success. Managing the venue, staff & working front of house really didn't leave much time for anything else. That being said, I've stepped down as manager and taken a part time role there. Giving me time to properly focus on Whiskyside but also give me so much more time with Charlotte & the girls. The Distiller’s Lounge now has a manager who can give it their 100% and I can put my energies into making Whiskyside grow. #growth #whisky #business #smallbusiness

Daily Dollop of Wallop #59 Below is an exert from a piece in Harpers Wine & Spirit Magazine. The main focus was a gathering of over 100 #hospitality businesses, meeting up and discussing an agenda that looked at how to best drive productivity and innovation in the hospitality sector. It was a great read and would loved to have been a part of it. This though, captures exactly why I do what I do and preach what I preach when it comes to education and training in our trade - BUT BEING INNOVATIVE WITH IT. 200 young professionals (18-34) were asked a batch of questions and here is what they stated on this particular subject: "When asked what would make them want to join the hotel, catering or high-end retail sector, learning and #growth opportunities (38%) brought the greatest response, even more than in other countries, followed by training and professional development opportunities (31%). Of greater importance in comparison with respondents from France, Germany, Italy and Spain are career development prospects, and to have the opportunity to learn and to benefit from training (both 58%)" This is pure evidence that not only suggests action but requires action. Our young people who are wanting to join our trade are both now needing AND desiring #learning and #training opportunities, as a way in which they can gain longevity in the industry. So, coming from a #wine POV, arguably, it is a facet of a hospitality business that needs one of the biggest focusses. Simply because it can be complex (most of the time, I think it needn't be) and it covers a whole raft of critical paths. Not just the product itself. It was a great piece and I would love to see more takeaways from the summit and more importantly what action we can collectively curate. Leverage your beverage

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I'll be the first to admit, I am not a huge reader (something I'm working on). But, when there's something I can get into, I usually talk everyone's ear off about it post-read. While on vacation, I read Will Guidara's Unreasonable Hospitality. I loved it, and think whether you have a background in hospitality or not, I'd implore you to read it! It provides Will's amazing story about his upbringing, dedication to his team, the restaurant industry, and both his successes and failures over the course of his career. There's most definitely something everyone can learn from, big or small. Of course, my favorite portion was coffee related, when Will talks about the importance of the after meal cup of coffee, and how often it's neglected, even at some of the finest restaurants in the World! "Finally, I got the cup of filter coffee I'd been served after dinner. It was a perfectly fine cup of coffee, but because everything else about that meal had been so unbelievably ?????????????? perfect, that just-okay cup of coffee stood out". If you're interested, check the book out below and let me know your thoughts once you give it a read! #Hospitality #BeAtomic

Serena Beze, M.S., CHTMP, Sales Executive at StoneX Specialty Coffee, brings a wealth of hospitality expertise honed through global experience in hotels and events. She earned her master’s degree in hospitality management, studying across Europe, Costa Rica, and China, with a focus on optimizing the customer experience. Combining her deep understanding of hospitality and green coffee, Serena illustrates how these two elements can seamlessly work together to help roasters elevate their businesses. Serena offers valuable insights on how coffee hospitality is shaped by knowledge, service, and teamwork. To enhance the customer experience, café owners and managers can take a few key steps. Read the full article to discover how you can elevate your café’s hospitality: https://lnkd.in/gxrMa2DW #greencoffee #specialtycoffee #coffeeroasters #hospitality #coffeeeducation