Trends & Innovation

Catering to the Solo Diner: Adapting to Solo Dining Trends

How solo dining trends are reshaping restaurant operations, from seating strategy and pacing to menu design and back-of-house execution.

Top 10 Takeaways of the Fall Back of House Podcast Season

Check out our favorite moments from the Fall 2025 season of So You Want to Run a Restaurant, where we chat with chefs, owners and operators.

The Top Restaurant News Stories From This Year

Looking back at the biggest restaurant news stories from 2025, from price pressure to AI.

Make These 5 Resolutions To Increase Restaurant Profitability in 2026

Come out of the gate swinging in 2026 with our experts’ top New Year’s Resolutions for ways to improve your restaurant profit margin.

Small Shifts, Big Wins: Smart Ways To Use AI for Restaurants

DYNE CTO Parsa Riahi and Loman.ai sales director Andy Lowder share tips for how to use AI in restaurant business operations to drive sales and lower costs.

Everything You Need To Know About Finding Restaurant Investors

Discover where to find restaurant investors, avoid common mistakes, and turn an investor for a restaurant into a long-term partner for a solid financial future.

How To Protect Your Customers as Food Safety Standards Change

Federal food safety standards are changing. Find out how training and better supplier relationships can help keep your diners safe and healthy.

Using Restaurant AI Technology To Improve Business Operations

Learn about AI tools for restaurant management, including some you may already have. They can help with operations, staffing, and customer experience.

How Can Robotics Help Your Restaurant’s Front Of House Operations?

More and more restaurants are using robotics to help in the front of house. Are robots right for your restaurant?

The Food Truck Tech Checklist: Your Must-Have Solutions

A food truck startup needs more than great food to thrive. Our food truck tech checklist covers everything you need to drive success.

How to Attract Top Staff Through Your Restaurant Design

Check out six expert tips for employee-friendly restaurant design to keep your team safe and happy for top-notch service.

5 Ways To Make Your Restaurant More Sustainable

Learn five things eco-friendly restaurants do and explore tech-based solutions that can help improve your sustainability — and your bottom line.

Should You Add a Food Truck to Your Cafe or Catering Business?

Explore the pros and cons of starting a food truck business as a way of expanding your cafe or catering operation.

New Restaurant Business Models That Are Thriving in 2025

Explore new restaurant business models that can help you offset rising food and labor costs and increasingly price-conscious customers.

How Restaurant Catering Sales Can Boost Your Bottom Line

App8 CEO Elias Hage highlights the bottom-line benefits of restaurant catering and the role technology can play in boosting restaurant catering sales.

How to Start a Food Truck and Find Success in Food Halls

Stephanie Swanz, a Tampa restaurant operator, shares her tips for starting a food truck business and finding success in food halls.

The Top 3 Restaurant Industry Challenges Today

What restaurant industry challenges are keeping operators up at night? Get the pros’ take on rising food costs, immigration crackdowns, and more.

Using Technology to Combat Rising Restaurant Labor Costs

Increases to the minimum wage in Michigan and across the U.S. are prompting operators to lean on restaurant technology to manage rising restaurant labor costs.

How to Set Up Your Restaurant for Success in 2025

Discover five crucial keys to restaurant success in 2025 with an emphasis on the latest, most effective restaurant technology trends.

A Non-Alcoholic Drink Menu for Dry January and Beyond

Adding non-alcoholic beverages to your restaurant bar menu isn't just for Dry January — customers are looking for zero-proof options year round.

The Most Surprising Innovations in Restaurant Tech

Technology trends for restaurants in 2025 will include AI, automation, and robotics--all in an effort to increase efficiency and profitability.

The Impact of AI on Restaurant Operations

Explore some innovative ways large restaurant chains use AI to streamline operations and increase efficiency. Today, you can use similar tools.

How Technology Can Help Your Restaurant Navigate Minimum Wage Changes

With changes coming to tip credit laws, technology can help your restaurant adjust and stay profitable.

Cutting Down on Restaurant Food Waste: 7 Tips From Real Restaurant Owners and Chefs

Actionable restaurant food waste tips from real life chefs and restaurant operators.