Looking for Something New?
Friends of Branded,
Hey there! Hope y'all had a fantastic week!
As we bid adieu to the old year and welcomed 2023, I promised the newsletter crew to keep pumping out engaging content and try new stuff. So, in the spirit of exchanging quirky banter and flair, this week's edition is all about what I'm reading in the foodservice and hospitality world.
The inspiration for this theme comes from the numerous folks who share articles with me that I might find intriguing. Some of these folks spice things up with disclaimers like "this could be too basic" or "you may have already read this." Let me just say, thanks a ton for taking the time and thinking of me!
Here are some of the publications and journalists I enjoy, predominantly from:
- Restaurant Business: Scoops up the Top 500 list, a vital resource for the largest, most successful restaurant chains[1][4].
- Nation's Restaurant News (NRN): Dishes out the deets on trends and news in the restaurant industry[1].
- FSR Magazine: Dives deep into full-service restaurants, delivering insights on operations and trends[1].
- Modern Restaurant Management (MRM): Presents thought leadership via blogs, webinars, and resources[2].
- Food Service Focus: Offers industry-leading insight across multiple formats[2].
Coming up soon, expect to see some interesting trends shaping the restaurant landscape, like a surge in popularity for Martinis, oysters, and Ecuadorian food[3], as well as innovations in convenience store foodservice[5].
You'll find some fascinating articles and stories from these publications, so give them a read and let me know what you think!
Until next time,
Jimmy & JuliaBranded Hospitality [email protected] & [email protected] Park Ave South, 4th Fl | New York, NY 10003
Branded Hospitality Ventures, "Branded," is an investment and advisory platform at the intersection of food service, technology, innovation, and capital. With hospitality expertise and connections, Branded offers value to its portfolio companies through strategic counsel and investment[6].
Learn more about Branded here: Branded At-A-Glance January 2024
References
[1] Top Publications: Restaurant Business, Nation's Restaurant News (NRN), FSR Magazine, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM), Food Service Focus.[2] Notable Trends: Convenience Store Foodservice trends.[3] Jonathan Maze (contributor, Restaurant Business) - "18 restaurant trends we'll see more of in 2025." - Restaurant Business[4] Restaurant Business - "Top 500 Restaurants - The Definitive Ranking of the Nation's Leading Restaurant Chains." - Restaurant Business[5] Mark Brand (contributor, Modern Restaurant Management) - "The Evolution of Convenience Store Foodservice: A Focus on Quality, Innovation, and Branding." - Modern Restaurant Management
- In the upcoming edition of Branded's newsletter, Jimmy and Julia will share insights from their reading on trends shaping the food service and hospitality industry.
- Some of the publications Jimmy and Julia enjoy, providing insights into the restaurant world, include Restaurant Business, Nation's Restaurant News, FSR Magazine, Modern Restaurant Management, and Food Service Focus.
- Expect to find articles on emerging trends such as a surge in popularity for Martinis, oysters, and Ecuadorian food, as well as innovations in convenience store food service.
- Branded, an investment and advisory platform, offers strategic counsel and investment to its portfolio companies in the food service, technology, innovation, and capital sectors.
- As part of Branded's hospitality expertise, they provide value to their portfolio companies by leveraging connections in the industry.
- Jimmy and Julia recommend checking out these publications for an engaging read on the food service and hospitality world, and encourage their readers to share articles that they might find interesting.
- In addition to the food and drink sector, Branded's interests extend to lifestyle, fashion-and-beauty, travel, cars, and shopping, reflecting a comprehensive approach to the hospitality industry.
