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The Holidays
Thanksgiving is the ultimate food holiday. Families and friends gather around the table to share stories, give thanks, and enjoy a meal that feels bigger than the sum of its parts. For restaurants and foodservice operators, it’s a moment to shine — whether that’s through take-home feasts, dine-in celebrations,
The Holidays
Veterans Day is a time to pause, reflect, and thank those who have served. It’s a day of parades, ceremonies, and community gatherings — and for many, food is a central part of how gratitude is expressed. Restaurants and foodservice operators have a unique role to play: creating spaces where
Tech & Tools
In 2020, QR code menus felt like a quick fix — a pandemic-era Band-Aid to avoid touching laminated paper. Guests scanned reluctantly, squinted at their phones, and dreamed of the day paper menus would return. Fast forward to 2025, and QR codes haven’t gone away. They’ve evolved. For some
The Holidays
Halloween is one of the most playful nights of the year. Costumes, candy, and late-night celebrations make it a natural fit for restaurants, bars, and foodservice operators. While kids trick-or-treat, adults head out for themed cocktails, spooky specials, and costume parties. For operators, it’s a chance to lean into
The Holidays
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the most important holidays in Indian culture. Falling on October 20 in 2025, it’s a celebration of light triumphing over darkness, good over evil, and community over isolation. Families gather, homes glow with candles and lanterns, and food takes center stage
The Holidays
Columbus Day lands on the second Monday of October, a holiday with complex roots but one that still sparks community events, parades, and family gatherings across the country. For many, it’s tied closely to Italian-American heritage — a day where food, tradition, and culture take center stage. For restaurants and
Tech & Tools
Fall is when kitchens start to feel the squeeze. Cooler weather means fuller dining rooms, catering ramps up for holiday events, and menus get heavier with braises, roasts, and baked goods. For operators, it’s the season when inefficiencies show — the line slows down, prep backs up, and staff scramble
The Holidays
Sukkot, known as the Feast of Tabernacles, is a joyful Jewish holiday that follows Yom Kippur. It commemorates the harvest and the Israelites’ time living in temporary shelters. Traditionally, families build and gather in sukkahs (temporary outdoor huts), where meals are shared under open skies. For restaurants, bars, and foodservice
Industry Trends
Just a few years ago, ghost kitchens were the hottest ticket in foodservice. No dining rooms, no servers, just a streamlined kitchen cranking out delivery orders under multiple brand names. Investors poured in, operators jumped at the low overhead, and analysts declared it the future of dining. But fast forward
The Holidays
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. It’s a solemn holiday focused on fasting, prayer, and reflection. While restaurants and bars aren’t a centerpiece of the day itself, foodservice operators still play a role before and after the fast. Pre-fast meals
The Holidays
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is celebrated with traditions that symbolize renewal, hope, and sweetness for the year ahead. For many families, it’s marked by festive meals centered around symbolic foods like apples dipped in honey, round challah bread, and dishes made with seasonal produce. For restaurants, caterers,
Industry Trends
Fall in the restaurant world is more than just pumpkin-spice season. It’s the quarter when menus flip, seasonal produce floods in, and operators get to experiment with flavors that feel cozy, nostalgic, and profitable. Guests walk in expecting warm bowls, earthy spices, and something Instagram-worthy that screams autumn — and