Digital Hospitality

Restaurant Evolution in 2025: Trends & the Strength of Support

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At the Toast Panel, Shawn Walchef of Cali BBQ shared how technology, hospitality, and community shape the future of the industry. He emphasized the power of learning from others, the importance of balancing digital tools with real-world hospitality, and how events like these create connections that drive success. With 2025 bringing new challenges, Toast is helping restaurant owners streamline operations, grow revenue, and build stronger teams—all while fostering a supportive network of industry leaders who share their insights and solutions.

Interview Takeaways:

  • The Toast Team Cares – Shawn Walchef recognizes the value Toast brings to restaurants, actively listening to their needs and driving improvements from the ground up.
  • Shared Community Matters – The beauty of events like the Toast Puesto Panel is that they remind restaurant owners, that they’re not alone. They navigate the day-to-day alongside other great business owners and creators, sharing both successes and challenges.
  • Growing In 2025 – When we come together to share stories, everyone benefits. That’s exactly what Shawn Walchef hopes to see more of with Toast in 2025—more events like this one.


    • Episode Links:
    • Puesto Online: https://www.eatpuesto.com/
    • Episode BTS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jHig3vt69T2FiK91m3F-cUmunAMSAtmc
    • Toast Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/toast-inc/
    • Toast Online: https://pos.toasttab.com/


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