Design, EatClub, Drive-thru, Photography, Benugo

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Francis Davidson - Design-led Hospitality

Patrick O'Shaughnessy | Invest Like the Best

“What are the meta-categories that we can invent into for a decade-plus? Inspiring design, modern service, exceptional quality.” This interview with Francis Davidson, founder and CEO of Sonder, largely focuses on hotels, but it is worth a listen for anyone in hospitality more broadly.

Indian cloud kitchen startup EatClub raises $40m led by Tiger Global

DealStreetAsia

This weeks cloud kitchen investment news goes to EatClub Brands. They operate the well-known BOX8 and MOJO Pizza. The round is lead by NYC-based Tiger Global.

Burger King will cut menu items to speed up its drive-thru lanes as part of U.S. turnaround

Amelia Lucas | CNBC

Burger King’s performance is lagging behind competing brands. In general, fast-food chains have seen slower drive-thru times during the pandemic. On way top increase throughput is to offer a smaller menu, and Burger King will be implementing this as part of their larger turnaround plan.

Dispatches From an American Epicenter

Gary He | Eater New York

A terrific photo essay from Gary He at Eater. The piece follows 4 NYC restaurants from February 2020 through November 2021.

Benugo introduces 100% carbon neutral coffee menu across all its venues

BigHospitality

Café and restaurant group Benugo has launched a 100% carbon neutral coffee menu across all of its venues.