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Coming soon on Speaking with the Stars, we're getting saucy with PizzaExpress! 🍕 Here's a quick peek into our exclusive interview as they share their success story in the heart of #Singapore. 📍 Catch the full video next Monday! #loyaltyprogramsg #membershipprogram #fnb #customerloyalty #customerretention #rewardsprogram

What does hummus have to do with REKKI? 🧐 Before founding REKKI, Ronen and Noam ran Hummus Bros. They started from humble beginnings as a stand in Old Spitalfields Market and grew the business to 6 locations throughout central London. After 11 years of running restaurants, They saw first-hand how chefs work. How hard it is for chefs to keep track of food costs. And how best to work with their suppliers. As David mentions, REKKI has evolved over the years, but some things remain the same: we want to help make the hospitality industry more streamlined and profitable for everyone involved.

🎉 The Great British Pub Awards 2024 are here! 🍻 Dubbed the Oscars of the pub industry, it's time to showcase your pub's excellence. From 'Best Beer Pub' to 'Best Pub for Dogs', there’s a category for every unique pub out there. Entering these awards not only elevates your pub's profile but also opens doors to new customers and opportunities. Last year’s winners saw over 394 million impressions through press coverage - imagine what that could do for your business! 🐾 Why Enter? - Attract new customers and boost business - Celebrate your team’s hard work - Gain valuable PR, locally and nationally - Connect with new suppliers The awards follow a simple two-phase judging process, designed to fit into the busy schedules of pub operators. Shortlisted entries will move to the second phase for further details. Have a pub in mind that deserves the spotlight? Nominate them now! 🏆 Categories include everything from Best Country Pub to Community Hero. View all the categories and entry criteria on the website here: https://lnkd.in/ePE4zHkV Or contact [email protected] for more info. Find out about how Capcon supports the Hospitality Sector: https://lnkd.in/e3CTJHeW #GreatBritishPubAwards #PubAwards2024 #CelebrateHospitality #RaiseAGlass The Morning Advertiser #PubAwards #Stocktaking #StockControl #Training #MysteryGuestReviews #ProfitAnalysis #RiskManagement #EmploymentScreening #InventoryManagementSoftware Marcus Jones Ken Dulieu Lee Bowen Steven Willey Nick Gay Mike Porteous Karen Percival

CAVA rewards program is gearing up for an overhaul in October! If you are a member, you also recently received a slightly cryptic but charming email about the upcoming changes. I must admit, as much as I geek out over these things, I didn't have the patience to compare the old T&C v. the new T&C, especially since I didn't have the old version saved. We do know that new earnable rewards will be added, challenges will become more frequent, and freebies will likely flow freely after relaunch. Per Restaurant Dive reporting, in late 2023, Cava switched to a points-based program from a transaction-based model. Members earn 10 points for every dollar spent. CEO Brett Schulman, in a previous interview, said this change was a placeholder while the brand worked on a more sophisticated version in test markets. Can't wait to see what this change brings - with Andrew Rebhun's leadership in guest experience at Cava, I expect a smooth launch. (Link in comments)

The ONE Group , the parent company of STK and Kona Grill chains, plans to acquire Safflower Holdings, owner of Benihana and RA Sushi Bar Restaurant , for $365 million. This acquisition will significantly expand One Group's presence, nearly tripling its venues to 168 worldwide. The acquisition aligns with One's strategy of diversifying its portfolio of experiential concepts, adding to its high-end, full-service offerings. Despite pandemic-related challenges, One Group's revenues have remained resilient, totaling $332.8 million in 2023, with a slight decline in same-store sales offset by overall revenue growth. Read More Here: https://lnkd.in/eGax_Kex #innovation #venturecapital #investing #marketing #technology

Des Gunewardena, formerly one half of restaurant group D&D, has spoken for the first time about his acrimonious 2022 departure from the company he founded 18 years ago. Great scoop from Steve Dinneen on today's front page! Speaking to City A.M. in an exclusive interview he said: “I had no option [but to leave]. There was a pretty fundamental difference of views between the guy who founded the business [him] and the financial stakeholders." “I had one vision for how to develop the company and the private equity investors had a different vision. My strategy was to continue to practise the things that have been so successful since D&D was formed… In the short term, you have to manage the business as well as you can. And in the long term you continue to stick to your vision: long-term players, long-term growth. That was my strategy. Theirs was more focused on the short term.”

The ONE Group , the parent company of STK and Kona Grill chains, plans to acquire Safflower Holdings, owner of Benihana and RA Sushi Bar Restaurant , for $365 million. This acquisition will significantly expand One Group's presence, nearly tripling its venues to 168 worldwide. The acquisition aligns with One's strategy of diversifying its portfolio of experiential concepts, adding to its high-end, full-service offerings. Despite pandemic-related challenges, One Group's revenues have remained resilient, totaling $332.8 million in 2023, with a slight decline in same-store sales offset by overall revenue growth. Read More Here: https://lnkd.in/ejaxdCpm

When choosing a partner for your restaurant, what key factors do you consider? I'm interested in learning what criteria are most important to you when evaluating potential partnerships. #RestaurantIndustry #Partnerships #BusinessGrowth #Networking

Ever wondered what happens when two CEOs share a pizza? Check out Episode 2 of "Heroes of Hospitality" From that initial slice to bold pitches and negotiations, watch as we cook up a groundbreaking merger that's set to change the game for independent restaurants everywhere. Watch Episode 2 now and subscribe at  https://lnkd.in/gScwiJp6  - #HeroesOfHospitality #Innovation #RestaurantIndustry #IndependentRestaurants #RestaurantOwners #RestaurantOperators #HospitalityIndustry #SmallBizRestaurants #RestaurantInnovation

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