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This week, I had the privilege of hosting Gerard Yip (葉啟敏) from FairPrice Group, an expert with deep insights into the F&B industry. Thank you Gerard for generously sharing your experiences, particularly with your top brands like Bak Chor Mee. Look forward to future collaborations! 💡 Key Takeaways: 🔹 F&B’s Rigorous Processes: The industry involves meticulous steps, from in-house recipe preparation and lab testing to the use of calibrated cooking equipment and thoughtful store expansions. This comprehensive approach is crucial in ensuring both quality and sustainability. 🔹 Employee Welfare Focus: Gerard emphasized the importance of balanced working hours and sufficient rest for staff, setting a positive example in the industry. This focus on employee well-being and a supportive work environment is much needed. 🔹 Support for Next Gen Hawkers: There are significant initiatives geared towards nurturing the next generation of hawkers. These efforts highlight the need for passion, perseverance, and fair wages in the F&B sector, ensuring tradition and culinary excellence continue. I am truly inspired by the focus on quality, staff well-being, and sustainable growth. Also, follow Gerard Yip (葉啟敏) for more F&B trends too. PS: Feel free to DM and connect with me if you'd like to be part of the community of F&B thought leaders. ----- Alan Chan, Swathi Bhat. #FoodAndBeverage #IndustryInsights #SustainableGrowth #Lark #LarkLearnings #ByteDance

What actions do you take to get your team to the next level? The things you do for your team can change the dynamics and the environment instantly. I know I’m cliche but the little things definitely do count. Make sure you capitalize on the little things! AFC Materials Group Chick-fil-A Restaurants

Is Orlando really lovin' it? Or are they having it their way? 🍔🍟 We analyzed 130,168 reviews of McDonald’s and 21,408 reviews of Burger King to find out: https://lnkd.in/gwJjmCcW Find this post insightful? Then, follow us for more interesting stats! 🤖💡 #webscraping #dataanalysis #mcdonalds #burgerking #fastfood

Retail Landscape Evolving: Jacksons Food Stores and Others Expand Footprint Jacksons Food Stores is making a strategic expansion into Washington's Tri-Cities, marking a significant step in their growth. This is part of a larger acquisition by PacWest Energy, signaling a strong commitment to community development. Additionally, The Spinx Company is enhancing its presence in South Carolina, Enmarket is collaborating with Bethesda Academy in Georgia for a new store, TravelCenters of America is expanding in North Dakota, and Stewart’s Shops has opened a new location in New York. These expansions reflect the dynamic nature of the retail industry and its role in driving economic growth in various communities. Keep up with the latest in retail expansion: https://hubs.li/Q02cZxl90 #RetailGrowth #JacksonsFoodStores #EconomicDevelopment #IndustryExpansion

Wegmans Food Markets Inc. as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2024. The grocer ranked No. 6, way ahead of the other food retailers on this year’s list. #FoodRetailer Great Place To Work selected the list using rigorous analytics and confidential employee feedback from more than 1.3 million U.S. employees. Companies are considered for the list only if they are Great Place To Work Certified organizations with 1,000 or more employees in the United States. #GreatPlacesToWork Other food retailers to make the list include Sheetz Inc., at No. 60; Target, at No. 65; Publix Super Markets, at No. 81; Walmart Inc., at No. 97; and Nugget Market Inc., at No. 99. Wegmans Food Markets #6 Publix Super Markets #65 Walmart #97 Nugget Market, Inc. #99 Gregory Esslinger Larry Finis Ryan Gomes Tara Oliviere Pamela Ford Holly Newberry Shawn Berg Stephen Brown Lauren Handel Darryl Davis Michael J. O'Donnell #nynjfoodguru https://lnkd.in/ez3kp7gz

The "Keith Lee" Effect: Operational Excellence for Long Term Success So we have all heard it and seen it and I have one question or you... Are you prepared for your viral moment? Are you expecting your viral moment to just happen and not have anything in place to maximize, make it through, or maintain it? Why are you sinking your ship before you get a chance to sail? I saw an article recently that said Keith Lee would be coming to Memphis, but even if you don't live here, here is how you can MAXIMIZE by having operational excellence in place! Heart, Like, Share Take good notes! #keithlee #operationsalexcellence #customerservice #marketingstrategy #foodindustry #foodie #hospitalityindustry #businessgrowth Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://lnkd.in/e4k7cKxc

We shall fight them on the high streets, we shall fight them in the food halls, we'll fight them in the out-of-town retail outlets and we shall never surrender!!! Those pesky Americans, they are bringing their BIG fast food brands over here and taking over all our retail spaces!!! Before the UK had a couple of big American food retail brands here like Pizza Hut and Maccy D's but the other major ones like Applebees, Dairy Queen, Arby's etc have all stayed clear. The tide is changing Since after the pandemic we have had Wingstop come over, Tacco Bell and now Popeyes to name a few. This is killing our high streets, where food outlets have massively replaced traditional retailers. These retail spaces are being taken not by local food businesses and brands but these American ones. As a nation, as a society, we need to open up more of our own food concepts and push away these American brands!!! Otherwise we'll see the UK become the 51st state of the USA!!! #fastfood #americanbrands #brandstrategy #brand

How did a 32-year-old with zero restaurant experience transform Burger King into a global powerhouse? In 2010, Daniel Schwartz, a finance guy with no background in restaurants, took over Burger King when the company was on the verge of collapse. What happened next? The chain, once losing market share, bounced back with remarkable success! Here’s what Daniel did: Simplified the cluttered menu and focused on the Whopper. Improved kitchen efficiency and reduced wait times. Cut unnecessary costs—sold the corporate jet, even scrutinized office supplies! Used conflict-driven marketing to compete with McDonald’s, creating a viral buzz at minimal cost. Can you name two other burgers from Burger King besides the Whopper? 😉 These are valuable lessons in leadership and strategic thinking. Sometimes, a fresh perspective is all it takes to turn things around. 🔗 Follow for more insightful business stories and leadership tips! Hashtags: #BusinessStrategy #LeadershipLessons #MarketingGenius #FastFoodIndustry #Innovation

What does our Operations team do? It might be faster to list what they don't do! This trio (plus Stuart, who keeps them company) keep the whole business going in ways that nobody else can quite understand. Suffice to say that if you've ever had a Batemans from a pub, shop, or even at our brewery, it wouldn't have made it without these three. #batemans150 #realale #familybusiness