Leader Insights

Restaurateurs have been on a rollercoaster of closing and reopening over the last few months, playing musical chairs in dining rooms as circumstances continue to shift.

Surviving as an independent restaurant in today’s COVID-19 arena doesn’t come without difficult calls.

To preface how Lawry’s The Prime Rib is approaching the pandemic, CMO Ryan Wilson references the restaurant’s longevity.

In our first article, Kinetic12 identified what the “Restaurant of the Future” might look like

Like restaurants of all sizes and segments, Gourav Patel’s goals and direction changed overnight.

Part I: Full Service of the Future

When asked how he’s doing this week, the Multicultural Foodservice and Hospitality Alliance’s founder and president, Gerry Fernandez, will give you an honest answer.

During COVID-19, a gap between local restaurants and consumers undeniably formed. What else can you expect when dining rooms close and operators stop greeting guests on a daily basis? ...

FreeRange Concepts CEO and cofounder Kyle Noonan talks about translating experiential dining to the home, why off-premises is here to stay, and what the restaurants look like now that they’re reopening. ...