In this episode of Take-Away with Sam Oches, Sam talks with Rafael LaRue, the chief creative officer for global foodservice consultant Livit and its sister company, Fast Fine Restaurant Group. Rafael and his partners have a fascinating perspective because they study the industry at the global level, and not only do they consult on everything from guest experience and architecture to interior design, culinary, and operations, but they also put their advice into practice through their portfolio of restaurants. Sam and Rafael talked in person at the Restaurant Leadership Conference last month in Scottsdale about growing trends from around the world that are soon to influence the U.S. restaurant industry.

In this conversation, you’ll find out why:

• There is no one-size-fits-all approach to developing concepts
• AI lets GMs and employees focus solely on guests
• AI can create one-of-a-kind restaurant experiences
• Gen Alpha is the algorithm generation — and could totally disrupt restaurants
• Authenticity will continue to win the day

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