Episodios

  • Top Casual Dining To Win in 2024
    Jul 19 2024
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    The Restaurant Masterminds podcast delves into the challenges and opportunities facing casual dining chains in today's competitive landscape. Industry experts discuss how many legacy brands are struggling with declining customer sentiment and lackluster experiences, while independent and innovative concepts are finding success. The panel emphasizes the importance of staying connected to core values, creating authentic experiences, and fostering community connections. They highlight the need for quality food, menu innovation, and accommodating dietary trends like gluten-free options. While technology and automation play a role in efficiency, the experts stress the continued importance of genuine hospitality and human connection. Ultimately, casual dining brands must evolve to meet changing consumer expectations around experience, quality, and values alignment to regain relevance and "swagger" with modern diners.

    CasualDiningRevival #RestaurantInnovation #FoodieExperience #LocalEats #DiningTrends2024


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    51 m
  • Key Insights on Restaurant Marketing and Branding
    Jul 16 2024
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    The Restaurant Masterminds podcast episode delved into crucial aspects of restaurant marketing and branding. Experts emphasized the importance of a strong brand identity and purpose, which should guide all marketing efforts. They discussed the significance of digital marketing and social media engagement, highlighting Chipotle's success on TikTok while stressing the need for authenticity. Local store marketing emerged as a critical tactic, especially for smaller chains and independent restaurants. The panel addressed challenges in maintaining customer loyalty in the digital age, particularly with the rise of third-party delivery platforms. They proposed subscription or membership programs as a potential solution to combat declining loyalty and create new revenue streams. Throughout the discussion, the experts underscored the importance of consistency in brand experience across all touchpoints to build stronger connections with customers.

    #RestaurantMarketing #BrandAuthenticity #LocalStoreMarketing #CustomerLoyalty #DigitalEngagement

    📈 Learn More ~ Restaurant Power Index featuring the top 50 brands' performance in consumer sentiment based on 12 performance markers in food, service, and overall brand consumer sentiment. The RPI features historical and current sentiment analysis for key brands based on the overall market sentiment data. Subscribe for weekly reports on the top brands in the restaurant industry. https://www.savor.fm/restaurant-power-index
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    46 m
  • Building a Tech Brand
    Jul 2 2024
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    The restaurant industry is undergoing a technological transformation, driven by the pandemic, changing consumer expectations, and digital advancements. While many brands have adopted digital loyalty programs and self-service kiosks, the industry is still exploring more advanced technologies like AI and automation. These innovations are being applied to back-of-house operations and customer-facing roles, with the potential to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance personalization. However, challenges remain in implementation and balancing technology with the human element of hospitality. As the industry evolves, restaurants must strategically adopt new technologies to enhance the dining experience and improve operations while addressing concerns about data privacy and maintaining the essence of hospitality.

    RestaurantTech #DigitalDining #AIinHospitality #FoodTechRevolution #SmartRestaurants #FutureOfDining
    📈 Learn More ~ Restaurant Power Index featuring the top 50 brands' performance in consumer sentiment based on 12 performance markers in food, service, and overall brand consumer sentiment. The RPI features historical and current sentiment analysis for key brands based on the overall market sentiment data. Subscribe for weekly reports on the top brands in the restaurant industry. https://www.savor.fm/restaurant-power-index
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    48 m
  • Fast Casual Restaurants Dying?
    Jun 25 2024
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    Over the past decade, the explosion of fast-casual restaurants has led to an oversaturated market. With thousands of brands competing for the same customer base, many need help differentiating themselves. This intense competition results in market cannibalization, where similar brands eat into each other’s market share, making it difficult for any single entity to thrive. This is highlighted by the failures of many high-profile brands in recent years. Barron predicts this is just the beginning.

    fastcasual #genz #genalpha #restaurantbusiness
    📈 Learn More ~ Restaurant Power Index featuring the top 50 brands' performance in consumer sentiment based on 12 performance markers in food, service, and overall brand consumer sentiment. The RPI features historical and current sentiment analysis for key brands based on the overall market sentiment data. Subscribe for weekly reports on the top brands in the restaurant industry. https://www.savor.fm/restaurant-power-index
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    55 m
  • Reputation Means Everything
    Jun 20 2024
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    Reputation management has become crucial for restaurants in the digital age, with online reviews significantly impacting success. Shereen Qumsieh, CEO of Akira, emphasizes leveraging AI and data analytics to gain deeper insights from customer feedback, enabling restaurants to identify trends, address issues quickly, and drive innovation. The future of reputation management involves conversational AI interfaces for instant insights, turning customer feedback into a valuable data asset that can improve operations and guest experiences.

    AIRepManagement #RestaurantTech #CustomerInsights

    📈 Learn More ~ Restaurant Power Index featuring the top 50 brands' performance in consumer sentiment based on 12 performance markers in food, service, and overall brand consumer sentiment. The RPI features historical and current sentiment analysis for key brands based on the overall market sentiment data. Subscribe for weekly reports on the top brands in the restaurant industry. https://www.savor.fm/restaurant-power-index
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    1 h y 1 m
  • The Catering Boom Is Set To Save Restaurants
    Jun 12 2024
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    The restaurant industry faces double-digit sales declines, and consumer loyalty has fallen to its lowest point in over a decade. There are a few strategies that may be the savior of the industry in what could become a dark time; staying ahead of the curve is crucial. The Restaurant Mastermind Podcast brings together some of the brightest minds in culture, technology, marketing, and catering to tackle the pressing issues facing today's restaurants. With declining sales and the challenges posed by third-party delivery services, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone invested in the future of the food service industry.

    #restauranttechnology #restaurantbusiness #cateringbusiness

    📈 Learn More ~ Restaurant Power Index featuring the top 50 brands' performance in consumer sentiment based on 12 performance markers in food, service, and overall brand consumer sentiment. The RPI features historical and current sentiment analysis for key brands based on the overall market sentiment data. Subscribe for weekly reports on the top brands in the restaurant industry. https://www.savor.fm/restaurant-power-index
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    53 m
  • Five Ways AI Will Improve Your Business!
    Jun 3 2024
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    In this Episode of the Mastermind Podcast, Paul Barron, Paul Molinari, and Michael Beck look at actionable ways AI could improve your business. They dive into labor, HR, Marketing, Prediction Analysis, and media and influencer impact—this is a do n't-miss episode!

    AI #Restaurants #TechTransformation #DataDriven #FutureOfDining

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    Restaurant Power Index featuring the top 50 brands' performance in consumer sentiment based on 12 performance markers in food, service, and overall brand consumer sentiment. The RPI features historical and current sentiment analysis for key brands based on the overall market sentiment data. Subscribe for weekly reports on the top brands in the restaurant industry.
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    54 m
  • Three Secrets To Building a Restaurant Startup
    May 29 2024
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    In this podcast, our three Masterminds discuss how launching a successful restaurant involves more than good food. It requires building a solid internal culture, creating a unique market identity, and embracing advanced marketing tactics. By focusing on these areas, aspiring restaurateurs can increase their chances of developing a thriving business that resonates with today’s consumers. The insights from The Restaurant Masterminds Podcast provide a valuable framework for anyone looking to make their mark in the competitive restaurant industry.

    restaurant #fastcasual #restaurantbusiness #startup
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    Restaurant Power Index featuring the top 50 brands' performance in consumer sentiment based on 12 performance markers in food, service, and overall brand consumer sentiment. The RPI features historical and current sentiment analysis for key brands based on the overall market sentiment data. Subscribe for weekly reports on the top brands in the restaurant industry.
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    43 m