Hotel101’s Tech-Driven Occupancy, Plant-Based Cafés, and Holiday LTO Playbooks: What Drives Food and Hospitality Growth

In this episode, the editors of Food and Beverage Magazine break down the latest strategy shifts and growth benchmarks reshaping hospitality, CPG, and foodservice. The hosts examine Hotel101 Madrid’s record tech-driven occupancy metrics alongside major plant-based moves, including Chaka Khan’s new Georgia café concept and Beyond Meat expanding its Beyond Steak Filet into Sprouts nationwide. The discussion explores high-impact holiday LTO strategies from Dutch Bros, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers with Hershey, and Chipotle’s Smoked Brisket comeback. Plus, the team analyzes major corporate deals, including Mondelēz taking a majority stake in Undercover Snacks, P.F. Chang’s brand storytelling campaign, and Keurig’s new pod-free espresso innovation.