Farm to Fork: The Innovators with David Maloni
Welcome to Farm to Fork: The Innovators, the podcast where decades of industry expertise meet the future of the food supply chain. I'm David Maloni, your host, and with over 40 years in the food production, distribution, and operations sectors, I've seen the industry evolve. But now, it's time to push the boundaries of innovation further.
Every other week, join me as I sit down with pioneers from the past, the game-changers of today, and the visionaries shaping the future of our field. Together, we'll explore new ideas, technologies, and strategies that can revolutionize how we farm, produce, move, and serve food to the world.
I invite you, our listeners, to be a part of this journey. If you know someone or have a topic in mind that aligns with our mission, please reach out. Your input matters, and it could be the spark that ignites the next big breakthrough in the food supply chain.
For more insights and to connect with my consultancy, visit www.DatumFS.com. Thank you for tuning in. Together, let's drive innovation and transform the way we nourish our communities
Farm to Fork: The Innovators with David Maloni
Trends Across Menu Data: Insights into Consumer Preferences with Mike Lukianoff, CEO and Founder of SignalFlare.ai
Welcome back to the show! Today's guest innovator is Michael Lukianoff, seasoned restaurant revenue and analytics manager and current CEO and Founder of SignalFlare.ai by Extropy 360.
In this episode, Mike offers a data buffet that emphasizes understanding and adapting to economic shifts in the general food service industry. He shares his insights on leveraging data for high-impact decisions and expertly navigating the challenges and changes in the restaurant industry by using pricing and menu data analysis. The conversation pivots into how the right pricing strategy can make or break a restaurant's profitability and how it's intertwined with marketing and consumer behavior.
Mike further details the importance of understanding consumer behavior and the impact of economic disparities on spending habits. We also explore the industry's struggle with staffing post-COVID and the potential for technology to address these issues. And as always… we wrap up by emphasizing the value of community and conversation in the food supply chain.
Thank you, once again, for tuning in.
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Timestamps
02:48 - Meet Michael Lukianoff
04:24 - The Evolution Of Restaurant Menu Pricing
08:35 - Exploring The Significance Of Menu Pricing In The Restaurant Industry And On Profitability
12:44 - How Consumer Behavior Influences Menu Pricing And Trends Across Menu Data
17:37 - Mike’s Insights Into The Current State Of The Consumer Economy
24:29 - Changes In Consumer Habits During The Pandemic
25:25 - Tackling Lower End Consumer Pricing
27:15 - The Difficulties Faced By The Food Service Industry And The Need For Reinvention.
32:10 - Mike Elucidates Traffic Trends In The Restaurant Industry And The Strategies To Drive Positive Traffic
36:42 - The Shift Towards Simplicity In Menus And Their Impact On Execution And Profitability
39:22 - The Impact Of Menu Price Increases On Consumer Traffic
43:45 - Introduction To Signalflare.ai
47:06 - What Does Signalflare.ai Offer?
51:18 - Detailing The Value Of Network And Data Licensing For Restaurants
52:57 - Data's Value In The Supply Chain
54:54 - Mike Dishes On The Future Of Data And Decision Intelligence
57:29 - Data Science Field Growth And Specializations
59:20 - Mike Notes The Maturation Of Data Use In The Restaurant Industry
1:00:42 - Wrapping Up!
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