Vid 1

In the video, author, speaker, chef, and restaurateur Ryan Gromfin shares a list of five
essential aspects for a restaurant to be successful in 2022. The first item on the list is
whether the restaurant is Instagramable, which has become the preferred platform for
photos.

1. Gromfin emphasizes the importance of making the restaurant Instagramable by

creating a wall for people to take pictures and sprucing up the environment. If the
restaurant is not Instagramable, why would people share it? In today's world,
peer-to-peer sharing is crucial for a restaurant's success. Gromfin shares an
example of a client's high-end taco restaurant in Astoria, New York, where they
have neon signs, sugar skulls, and fake flowers. Gromfin suggests that if the
restaurant is not Instagramable, it's essential to make it social media-friendly.

2. Online ordering is crucial for both fine dining and casual fast food restaurants,
regardless of their size or type.

3. Tableside ordering kiosks and mobile phone ordering are becoming popular for
quick service and sit-down restaurants. Customers can order food before going
to the restaurant and pick it up at their table. This shift is becoming more
expensive to employ and difficult to find. To adapt, restaurants can implement
technology kiosks or QR codes to allow customers to quickly order menus.
Tableside payment options, such as QR codes or tablets, can be used for
full-service sit-down restaurants and families. The traditional method of putting
credit cards down and having guests or servers run the system is also departing.

4. In today's competitive business landscape, it is crucial to have strong financial

controls and budgets in place to ensure that managers are getting the value out
of their jobs. This can be achieved by providing them with tools to control
budgets and numbers and creating bonuses based on those budgets. One way
to achieve this is through programs like Clickbacon.com or email support at
RestaurantBoss.com. Additionally, customer feedback is becoming increasingly
important, and businesses should consider using tools like Ovion, an industry
leader for review gathering and other tools. Ovion can intercept negative reviews
before they leave reviews, resulting in phenomenal results for clients. To simplify
the restaurant industry, businesses should focus on social media-friendly
platforms, online ordering, tableside kiosks, mobile ordering systems, financial
controls with a budget and bonus structure, and customer feedback automation.
Additionally, simplicity is essential in the business as things continue to get more
 5. expensive and labor-intensive. The State of the Restaurant Industry Address for
2022 is a valuable resource for businesses looking to stay ahead of trends and
implement changes in their operations. By working with clients from around the
world and understanding what works and doesn't, businesses can better
understand what is working and what isn't. In conclusion, having strong financial
controls, budgeting tools, and customer feedback automation can help
restaurants stay competitive and improve their overall performance. By following
these strategies, businesses can create a more efficient and profitable
environment in the ever-evolving restaurant industry.
Vid 2

1. In 2022, the restaurant industry is expected to experience a significant recovery,

with Q1 of 2022 predicted to see strong growth rates year-over-year, with
restaurant sales expected to increase by 10.4%. Comfort food will continue to be
a significant trend, as consumers seek refuge from the harsh realities of the
pandemic. Chefs are relying more on locally sourced ingredients, making classic
comfort foods like chicken noodle soups more appealing to consumers.

2. As the industry begins its recovery, legislation supporting restaurant expansion is

expected to continue, with many restaurants reopening to stay within local
COVID regulations. Outdoor dining options, such as bubbles, yurts, and
greenhouses, are expected to continue to be popular, as they provide a unique
and personalized dining experience. Legislation will support these efforts,
ensuring that restaurants can maintain their outdoor structures in the future.

3. New internal layouts for restaurants are also expected to be a hot topic in 2022.
The standard layout of a restaurant consists of a 70/30 split, with 70% for
front-of-house dining and 30% for back-of-the-house kitchen. To accommodate
off-site dining and more take-out requests, restaurants will likely flip this split to
look more like a 30/70 split, with 30% for front-of-the-house and 70% for
back-of-the-house. This change is expected to be implemented by 2025 to better
accommodate customers, staff, and the business overall.

4. Furthermore, chefs are trading beef for beets, as they adapt to supply chain
issues and focus on ingredients they can readily access. As sourcing local
ingredients gains momentum, there will likely be an increase in dependence on
vegetables over animal proteins. Plant-based diets have become increasingly
popular due to their health benefits and environmental benefits. Even for
omnivores who are not ready to give up animal proteins, the role of vegetables in
meals will continue to grow.
5. In 2022, the restaurant industry is expected to face labor shortages and other
challenges, which will require the use of integrated technology to offset these
costs. Technology can be used to streamline service, optimize labor, reduce roles
and redundancy, and streamline operations. Restaurants are integrating tech
features like tablets on each table for ordering, scheduling software that
integrates with POS systems, and time-tracking technology with facial recognition
and automation rules to automate tasks and eliminate unworked hours.

6. The rise of retail and restaurant hybrid concepts is also expected to pick up pace,
as one-stop shops become more popular. This will allow restaurants to be a more
healthy workplace while supporting their customers, employees, and surrounding
community.

7. In 2022, the restaurant industry is expected to face labor shortages and other
challenges, which will require the use of integrated technology to offset these
costs. Technology can be used to streamline service, optimize labor, reduce roles
and redundancy, and streamline operations. Restaurants are integrating tech
features like tablets on each table for ordering, scheduling software that
integrates with POS systems, and time-tracking technology with facial recognition
and automation rules to automate tasks and eliminate unworked hours. The rise
of retail and restaurant hybrid concepts is also expected to pick up pace, as
one-stop shops become more popular. This will allow restaurants to be a more
healthy workplace while supporting their customers, employees, and surrounding
community. The integration of kitchen robots is expected to revolutionize service
models and help ease the pain of the labor shortage. Back-of-house robotics will
revolutionize service models and help ease the pain of the labor shortage,
especially in back-of-house. Front-of-house robotics will see smart robots fill the
gap of the labor shortage in front-of-house service.

8. Reducing, reusing, and recycling is a trend that will continue to be seen in the
restaurant industry in 2022. The National Restaurant Association's What's Hot
2022 Culinary Forecast highlights the importance of sustainable, reusable, and
recyclable packaging. Restaurants must maintain consumer expectations of food
safety, temperature, and quality while finding an environmentally friendly
packaging solution.

9. Bar menus will be completely redesigned, with low- and no-alcohol drinks
becoming the norm. Bar managers will be introduced, and liquor retailers will
start selling zero-proof liquors and small-batch syrups and concentrating on
 making mocktails from home. Fermented drinks will continue to be a popular
trend, with kombucha and Tepache being two examples of fermented beverages.

10. The history of humans and cooking starts with fire, and live-fire cooking will rise,
likely intertwined with comfort food meals. Live-fire cooking brings multiple
depths, including smokiness and depth, while allowing the ingredients' natural
taste to shine. Heritage ingredients, such as legumes, beans, and grains, will
also see a big hype. Plant-based alternatives for protein sources are more
popular than ever, supporting this trend.

11. A Fermented-forward approach is another trend in the restaurant industry.

Restaurants and chefs are rethinking how they source ingredients, with
preserved ingredients becoming more popular. Options for preserving ingredients
include picking, canning, brining, and fermenting. When restaurants can get
critical ingredients in large quantities, they will need to get creative with how they
can preserve them to keep them on their menus longer.

In conclusion, the restaurant industry is expected to face labor shortages, diversified

business models, and the rise of sustainable, reusable, and recyclable packaging. By
embracing these trends and adapting to the changing landscape, restaurants can
continue to thrive and support their customers and communities.