Toast Gets Rid of Customer Fee and Restaurant Owners Applaud

Toast is removing the 99 cent online ordering fee that has been met with a lot of controversy. This is proof that Toast leadership listens to restaurant owners. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kuokf_oSALc Along with hosting the Toast-sponsored Restaurant Influencers podcast, Cali BBQ Media founder Shawn Walchef sits on the Toast Customer Advisory Board. The restaurant industry proponent says a lot […]
Prioritizing People in the Restaurant Industry — James McGehee (DAVE’S HOT CHICKEN) and Morgan Harris (RESTAURANT365)

James McGehee (Dave’s Hot Chicken) and Morgan Harris (Restaurant365) are true Digital Hospitality leaders. Both men have a full understanding of what it takes to grow a business while remaining true to the foundation of what allows such expansion in the first place. But in the fairly new, yet rapidly expanding, digital space, what exactly […]
You Can Never Have Enough Data – Photis Patriotis of Gritsee (DH137)

There’s never too much information your business can gather. But how do you sift through the data? Photis Patriotis is the founder of Gritsee, which is an AI solution based business that seeks to optimize the operations of kitchens and businesses. It only takes seconds for artificial intelligence to find solutions to known — and […]
Restaurant Marketing Summit: Learn from 20 Experts at Virtual Conference

Learn from 20 industry experts at the Restaurant Marketing Summit to improve your business in 2022. Want to seriously up your marketing game this year? Register for the Restaurant Marketing Summit presented by Branded Strategic Hospitality (@brandednyc) and hosted by our former podcast guest Rev Ciancio (@revciancio). At the Restaurant Marketing Summit you’ll learn about: […]
From Film to Food: Making it From Scratch | Chef Joe Gatto (@chefjoegatto) | DH130

What does “From Scratch” mean to Chef Joe Gatto? When he does something — whether it’s hosting a food show on TV or cooking a meal — he goes all the way. Chef Joe Gatto (@chefjoegatto) was a guest on the Digital Hospitality podcast, where the “From Scratch” host talked about making a streaming series, […]
Toast Company Event Introduces Innovations and Tech for Restaurants

The Toast company introduced a number of exciting products and innovations for restaurants during their Spark event. Spark by Toast brought together hospitality industry and tech leaders to learn about how Toast and its line of products and offerings can help their customers manage and grow their restaurant businesses. The online Toast restaurant innovation event […]
National Restaurant Week Supports Local Restaurants | #nationalrestaurantweek served by Toast

National Restaurant Week is an opportunity for you to support local restaurants in your community. When you eat from a restaurant you are doing a lot of things at once: You are supporting local businesses. You are helping create local jobs. You are making memorable experiences. When is National Restaurant Week? National Restaurant Week, served […]
Best Restaurant Podcasts List | DonutDigest.com

The Ultimate List of podcasts for restaurant owners/operators was curated by Donut Digest. If you want to find the best and the biggest restaurant podcasts here is a list for you. Featuring some of the top names in the restaurant and hospitality industry, this curated list of restaurant podcasts in 2021 will point you in […]
Watch the Reimagine Digital Hospitality presentation by Toast POS

How are restaurants catering their guest experiences to build loyalty these days? With technology and Digital Hospitality. Toast POS (our amazing restaurant point-of-sale technology partner) wrapped up their Reimagined Restaurant Series in June 2021 with a panel discussion showcasing how restaurateurs, including Cali BBQ Media Founder Shawn Walchef, have learned to create great experiences for […]
Everyone is in the Relationship Business | Chef Jensen Cummings (Best Served Podcast) | DH098

Chef Jensen Cummings life in the restaurant industry began before he was born. The super chef turned multi-hyphenate has generations of kitchen prowess, management and hospitality in his blood. When it came time to turn pro in the family business it proved an instant fit for Chef Jensen Cummings (@chefjensencummings). “I started my career at […]