An essential resource for restaurant professionals looking to stay up-to-date on the latest trends, insights, and news in the industry. From market analysis and consumer behaviour to technological advancements, this category provides valuable information to help restaurateurs make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.
South African companies are embracing experience-based rewards. Discover how restaurant vouchers create meaningful moments, strengthen workplace relationships, and offer employees the freedom to enjoy dining on their terms.
From intimate, curated experiences to bold local flavours and interesting wine lists, see what’s shaping the South African dining scene.
From snapping food pics to booking tables thanks to drool-worthy posts, here’s how social media is influencing where South Africans eat and what makes us rave about a restaurant!
South Africans love dining out, with 95% eating out once a month or more. By understanding their habits and reasons for dining out, restaurateurs can set themselves apart and keep diners coming back for more.
In a recent survey, we asked South Africans how far they’re willing travel for a meal. Great food, value for money, and amazing service are all factors that sway diners to drive that extra mile.
We asked South Africans how they find restaurants in 2024. Social media, SEO, and reservation platforms lead the way, emphasising the need for a strong online presence.
Discover key insights into South Africa’s restaurant scene and guest dining habits in the Dineplan Industry Trends Report 2024. Learn about tech’s impact on restaurants and emerging trends!
While food and dining trends are hard to anticipate in our fast-paced world, we can be sure that 2024 promises to focus on affordable, healthy and sustainable eating.
Notorious for long hours, poor pay and gruelling working conditions, fine dining may not be sustainable as we know it. But does this spell the end for fine dining? Looking at the South African industry, Chef Caitlin says not.
Many exciting new restaurants have opened across South Africa. While diverse, some discernible trends have emerged, including a boom in restaurant groups, wineries and destination dining, and small plates.
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