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Rebecca Connors • July 19, 2026

The Lesson Many Food & Beverage Businesses Learn Too Late

Food and beverage businesses are usually managed through things that can be measured: costs, staffing, inventory, speed of service, menu performance, waste, reviews, and repeat visits. All of that matters. A business cannot survive without strong operations. But customers do not experience a business through its spreadsheet. They remember how the place made them feel.
Rebecca Connors • July 19, 2026

How Caterers and Venues Can Win More Summer Event Business

Summer brings more than vacationers. It brings weddings, conferences, festivals, corporate retreats, destination events, and private celebrations. For caterers and event venues, that means one thing: opportunity. As tourism increases, so does demand for memorable event experiences. While food and beverage service has always been a core part of hospitality, today’s guests expect more than
Rebecca Connors • June 21, 2026

The Biggest Shift Happening in Catering Right Now

Catering is no longer just about serving meals efficiently. Clients are increasingly evaluating caterers based on the overall experience, operational professionalism, flexibility, and memorability they bring to an event. Expectations around events are changing. Guests now expect experiences that feel interactive, personalized, visually engaging, and worth remembering.  As a result, modern catering businesses are being
Rebecca Connors • June 7, 2026

Are You Running Your Coffee Cart Like a Café? You Might Be Missing Bigger Opportunities

Running a coffee cart isn’t a smaller version of a café. It’s a completely different type of service. Yet many operators approach it the same way they approach daily service – focusing on speed, menu variety, and efficiency. That’s not what defines a successful coffee cart. According to Freeman, Immersive activations, personalization, and technology are
Rebecca Connors • June 7, 2026

How to Turn Major Sports Events Into Real Revenue for Your Venue

Major sports events aren’t just entertainment; they’re one of the most reliable ways for venues to increase foot traffic, average spend, and create repeat customers. In just a month, one of the world’s biggest four-year international sports tournaments will capture global attention on a massive scale – bringing together passionate fans, packed match schedules, and
Rebecca Connors • April 28, 2026

The Key Elements That Define an Exceptional Event

Exceptional service at events doesn’t just happen by chance, they’re the result of thoughtful planning, clear communication, and precise execution. They create not just a smooth event, but a memorable experience that leaves a lasting impression on every guest, potentially turning attendees into future clients.
Rebecca Connors • March 26, 2026

How ‘The Coffee Bar CR’ Turned Event Coffee Into a Branded Experience

At events, coffee is often treated as a simple refreshment. But for The Coffee Bar CR, coffee has become something much bigger - an interactive brand experience.The Costa Rica based event coffee bar was the first in the country to introduce drink printing using the Ripple Maker Drink Printer, and the impact on their business was immediate.
Rebecca Connors • December 22, 2025

Plan an Unforgettable Event with Ripple Maker

Whether you manage a hotel, a restaurant, or plan corporate events, you know that every detail counts, from the lighting and music to the glassware. In today’s competitive hospitality industry, creating an unforgettable event means the difference between just another party and a night they’ll talk (and post) about for months.
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