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Author: Jason Clampet

Food

China’s Fastest Growing Hotpot Chain Just Minted Two Billionaires

5 years ago

We've regularly argued for the power of the "experience" in restaurants. We still don't think that is the same thing as "cooking your own meal," but it is hard to argue with the market's response. We will still argue it's not sustainable long term.

Food

The Portuguese Egg Tart That’s the Next Big Thing at Restaurants

5 years ago

The Skift office is a half block away from one of Mendes' former restaurants in New York City. That's to say we are not an impartial observer of this amazing and delicious trend.

Food

Taipei Grows as a Fine-Dining Destination with New Michelin Stars

5 years ago

The newest Michelin guide should go a long way in attracting more tourists to the city, promoting it as a spot for luxury travelers. There are now 24 restaurants with stars in Taipei, but the number will likely continue to rise.

Marketing

NCAA Tourney Overtime Was Worth $1 Million to Buffalo Wild Wings

5 years ago

Buffalo Wild Wings likely also profited from more people staying at its restaurants during overtime, too. Double win.

Strategy

Are Expensive Pre-Mixed Cocktails the Next Big Thing?

5 years ago

We've had enough poorly made drinks at otherwise quality bars to scoff at this idea.

Chains

Burger King Hopes to Lure Morning Crowd with $5-a-Month Coffee

5 years ago

Sure it's cheap, but what about quality? The chain might claim some business from rival McDonald's, but it's unlikely to sway people from their morning Starbucks or Dunkin.

Marketing

The Vegan Sausage Roll That Became a Social Media Sensation

5 years ago

Another example of the commen-sense yet rarely practiced concept that people are happy to eat meat-free menu items as long as they taste good.

Chains

Yum China’s Female-Led Executive Ranks

5 years ago

Restaurant chains in the U.S. and other markets should take note of Yum China's promotion process.

Chains

Yum China’s Bet on AI and Robot Servers Is Beginning to Pay Off

5 years ago

Not to pile on Pizza Hut, but it's telling that the Yum brands that are resonating with Chinese diners are the same ones connecting with those in the U.S.: KFC and Taco Bell.

Food

Billionaires Are Betting Big on Alternative Meat

5 years ago

It's pretty simple: We need to find more alternatives to meat-based diets in order to feed everyone without inflicting more damage to the earth from meat-centric diets. Businesses see the opportunity.

Tech

Yelp Is Becoming a Bigger Restaurant Reservation Threat to OpenTable

5 years ago

The biggest challenge for OpenTable competitors has been getting users to download an app or learn about their service. That's clearly not an issue for Yelp. But Yelp has other challenges, namely years of playing the antagonist to restaurants.

Tech

Uber Eats Looking to Offload India Delivery Business

5 years ago

This isn't the only international market that Uber Eats is giving up on, and it's no coincidence that the retreat comes as Uber prepares to go public later this year.

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