Boosting Sales with Strategic Catering
http://www.constrata.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Catering-Part-1-ConStrata-Minute.mp4 Mastering Catering for Restaurant Growth Catering and large order sales are emerging as the new frontier in revenue generation for savvy restaurant operators. In our latest podcast episode, we dive deep into the essential strategies to make your catering operations a success. First and foremost, marketing is key. Have you considered targeting content on […]
AI for Restaurants in 2024: Challenges and Missteps
http://www.constrata.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Artificial-Intelligence-and-Human-Intelligence-ConStrata-Minute.mp4 Tackling AI’s Biggest Hurdles in 2024 In this ConStrata Minute, we tackle some of the most pressing challenges organizations face when adopting AI solutions. Drawing insights from a recent article on Simplilearn.com, we delve into the complexities of AI transparency, trust, data bias, and the infamous “hallucinations” that AI systems can produce. One of […]
Hospitality Technology Should Be Seen and Not Heard
http://www.constrata.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Technology-Should-Be-Seen-Not-Heard-ConStrata-Minute.mp4 Technology in Hospitality: Seen but Not Heard Inspired by the old adage that ‘children should be seen and not heard,’ today’s technology should similarly enhance our experiences without becoming a distraction. Imagine this: you walk into a beautiful hotel or a cozy restaurant, eager to enjoy the ambiance, the service, and the food. The […]
Revolutionizing Restaurant Technology: A Tale of Two Cities
http://www.constrata.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Revolutionizing-Restaurant-Technology-A-tale-of-two-eras.mp4 Dickens and the Digital Dilemma in Restaurants: Old Guard vs. Innovators In 1859, Charles Dickens opened his novel “A Tale of Two Cities” with the now-famous line, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” This sentiment feels remarkably relevant to the current state of the restaurant technology industry. Just […]
Chipotle’s Shrinkflation Scandal
http://www.constrata.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Shrinkflation-Chipotle.mp4 Shrinkflation at Chipotle: Lessons from Domino’s 2009 comeback In the ever-competitive restaurant industry, brands are constantly under scrutiny. As an example, Chipotle recently has been accused of shrinkflation, with customers alleging portions are being reduced. This negative publicity has spread like wildfire, particularly on social media platforms like TikTok. However, this could be a […]
MOD Pizza Facing Bankruptcy
http://www.constrata.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ConStrata-Minute-MOD-Pizza-Social-Activism.mp4 Can Socially Conscious Brands Survive? MOD Pizza Considers Bankruptcy Many in the restaurant industry have heard of the financial struggles of MOD Pizza, who is exploring bankruptcy. Known for its strong culture, social activism, and commitment to community support. MOD Pizza has been a beacon of hope and change within the foodservice industry. From […]
Are Limited Time Offers (LTOs) Worth It?
http://www.constrata.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/The-ConStrata-Minute-LTOs.mp4 Restaurant Summer Promotions: The LTO Dilemma As summer rolls in, restaurant operators face the annual challenge of maintaining high traffic with the allure of vacations, beach days, and sporting events. One popular strategy to draw in customers is the use of Limited Time Offers (LTOs). According to Technomics, Limited Time Offers in restaurants has […]
The Rise of Zombie Brands: Casual Restaurants in Peril
http://www.constrata.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Chains-Part-2-ConStrata-Minute.mp4 The Restaurant Revitalization Act: Savior or creation of Zombie Brands? Following the continued recent demise of the casual restaurant brands, this week we offer up one possible reason – zombie brands. In the finance industry, analysts have coined the term zombie stocks for companies that need financial bailouts to operate and exist in a […]
The Rising Cost of Fast Food: Why Your Burger Now Costs $20
http://www.constrata.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Chains-ConStrata-Minute-Chains-Part-1.mp4 The rising cost of fast food explained: A 24% increase across major cities A significant trend that has been making waves in the restaurant industry: the rising cost of fast food. According to a recent article from MoneyGeek, the average price for a burger, fries, and soda across 189 major and local chains in […]
The Fall of Ghost Kitchens: What Went Wrong?
http://www.constrata.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ghost-kitchens-part-1-with-toby-malbec.mp4http://www.constrata.io/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Ghost-Kitchens-Part-2-ConStrata-Minute.mp4 What happened to kill the momentum of Ghost Kitchens? As we enter the summer of 2024, two years displaced from the final lingering days of the COVID shutdown, let’s check in on the health of ghost kitchens. The news is not good. In 2021, with delivery being far and away the biggest driver of […]