Chinese New Year 2026 officially begins on February 17, and for restaurants, this holiday is one of the strongest seasonal revenue opportunities of the year. Family reunions, group dining, and gift-giving drive higher check sizes and repeat visits—but only for restaurants that plan ahead. Miss the window, and you miss more than a busy week. […]

In 2026, the “delivery dilemma” for restaurants reached a breaking point. While customers crave the convenience of door-to-door service, business owners are tired of watching third-party platforms swallow their profits in commission fees. The numbers don’t lie. Over 70% of consumers would actually prefer to order directly from you, and a massive shift toward first-party,

The café market continues to grow, and while many cafés serve really good coffee or offer quality food, the real question is what makes customers choose one café over the others. With over 145,000 coffee shops in the US as of late 2025 (PoiData), the coffee industry is steadfast in meeting the demand of about

A study published in ScienceDirect shows that restaurant atmospherics significantly influence customers’ behavioral intentions, including their willingness to return and their choice of dining venue, proving that for modern diners, it’s not just about great food, but the overall experience and feeling. This influence becomes even more pronounced in the age of social media, where

Social media food trends filled feeds across all significant platforms with customized and nostalgic menu items that simply hit home. Marketing experts noted the increasing impressions and engagements of this online content.  For food content creators, keeping a tab on what’s up allows them to curate a high-traffic potential post. For businesses, the food trends

Some hotels get the basics right, but then some operate on an entirely world-class level. ABC Hotel is one of them. Staying in the ABC Hotel feels like a magical experience, but it is actually the result of a meticulously crafted formula. While most hotels are torn between high-touch service and high-tech efficiency, ABC has