How can restaurants drive Christmas cover growth?
In the coming weeks many groups will be firming up their Christmas proposition, with the aim of beating the competition to those all...
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James Hacon
Jun 19, 20181 min
What does a restaurant of the future look like?
Our Managing Director James Hacon, in conversation with Lee Sheldon, co-founder of Mastering Multi Units. Talking through the key...
James Hacon
Jun 11, 20185 min
How do you scale a hospitality business successfully?
From meeting entrepreneurs in our sector there are two distinct schools of thought. In the first camp is the passionate foodie, chef or...
James Hacon
Jun 11, 20186 min
How should restaurant groups develop menus?
Changing a menu seems to be one of the most dreaded activities for a restaurant or food service group. At an event I held recently for...
James Hacon
May 17, 20181 min
What is restaurant marketing, really?
Our Managing Director James Hacon, in conversation with: Lisa Johnson – Marketing Director - Franchising & Business Development, Casual...
James Hacon
May 4, 20184 min
How far ahead should hospitality leaders be looking?
The future can be such a dividing subject. In business we have to be looking forward to consider where consumer and market place trends...
James Hacon
Apr 26, 20185 min
Was Wetherspoon stupid to ditch its database?
This week, JD Wetherspoon has hit the headlines across the trade, business and even consumer press with its decision to no longer engage...
James Hacon
Apr 6, 20181 min
Should you create a diverse hospitality portfolio?
James Hacon, our Managing Director, in conversation with Pascal Aussignac, Executive Chef and Co-owner, Gascon Connection Vincent...
James Hacon
Mar 18, 20185 min
What are the global restaurant trends for 2018?
The recent Global Restaurant Investment Forum welcomed more than 400 industry professionals from 58 countries to Palazzo Versace, Dubai....
James Hacon
Mar 9, 20184 min
Why should I create a strategy for my hospitality brand?
With such negativity circulating in the mainstream media about our sector, it’s important to remember it creates a feeling of uncertainty...
James Hacon
Mar 6, 20181 min
What are the takeaways from the Global Restaurant Investment Forum 2018?
Our Managing Director James Hacon shares his closing thoughts from the Global Restaurant Investment Forum in Dubai.
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Mar 5, 20181 min
How to secure investment in your restaurant group?
Our Chairman, Michael Ingemann shares his experience as part of a panel on building your business portfolio to be able to secure a good...
James Hacon
Mar 1, 20181 min
How do you scale a restaurant concept?
Our Managing Director James Hacon discussing how to scale a restaurant or bar business at the Global Restaurant Investment Forum in Dubai...
James Hacon
Feb 28, 20181 min
What do the expects think the future has in store for restaurants?
Our Managing Director James Hacon presenting key trends that will redefine the restaurant sector over the coming 5 years. Global...
James Hacon
Feb 23, 20184 min
Why is keeping communication channels open vital for hospitality groups?
For years the sector has ridden the high times, rolling concepts out in cookie-cutter fashion, reaping the rewards of launching in new...
James Hacon
Feb 14, 20183 min
What should you consider when choosing a restaurant technology?
We all know that technology is a key component to operating a successful venue. With a tough market multi-site operators are increasingly...
James Hacon
Feb 7, 20184 min
What should hospitality leaders do to engage millennials?
Millennial employees are entitled, have no loyalty, no work ethic and are self-absorbed. These are the go-to phrases banded around our...
James Hacon
Jan 22, 20186 min
What is restaurant marketing in 2018?
THINK Hospitality is a partner in producing and hosting the Restaurant Marketer & Innovator event series with Propel. As the programme...
James Hacon
Dec 7, 20172 min
Why should you think like a customer as a publican?
There is no marketing silver bullet, no one or two idea that are guarantee to pull the punters into you pub. As you know, your pub is...
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May 16, 20171 min
How can investors add value to restaurant companies?
Our Chairman, Michael Ingemann shares his experience, giving advice on how to get the best out of your investors live on stage at the...
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