Inspiration

Every year, a brigade of anonymous Michelin Guide Inspectors–all of them former restaurant and hospitality professionals who now...

The retail landscape has become increasingly competitive, so standing out from the crowd is crucial to success. Social proof and recognition...

It’s no surprise that the food industry has changed a lot over the last few years. First, COVID-19 disrupted the world and brought...

It’s no secret that technology has changed the way we play golf. It’s also changed when we are able to play golf. Golf is now a...

Given the growth in its popularity since the pandemic, making golf fun on the course, in the clubhouse at the driving range is crucial...

Many chefs dream of earning a Michelin star or winning an award from Wine Spectator or the James Beard Foundation. These coveted accolades...

This International Women’s Day, Lightspeed is proud to celebrate women in the golf industry. Given that golf is still largely seen...

This International Women’s Day, Lightspeed is proud to be celebrating women in business. Women-led enterprises help drive the economy,...

What’s the future of retail? How will consumer behaviors change in 2023? What should merchants do to stay ahead?These are all important...

Small businesses employ millions of professionals across dozens of industries. Every year, new companies open their doors and provide...

Every year, The New York Times releases its list of the 50 best restaurants in the United States. For months, eight food editors for...

While small towns might not have the same foot traffic as big cities, they can still be bustling with activity and can be the ideal...

Here at Lightspeed, we’re all about the industry. We love everything hospitality brings to the table. We know and celebrate the diverse...

49th Parallel has been an industry leader in Canada since 2004, bringing third-wave coffee to the forefront, and challenging preconceptions...

For more than 30 years, the mission of the James Beard Foundation has been to celebrate, nurture and honor chefs and other leaders...

The founder of Los Angeles based tabletop gaming store, Next Generation Games, Jeff Bryson, started his career by selling…last generation’s...

As a growing business, how can you maintain uniformity across multiple locations? Generator’s approach to technology might provide...

Since 1919, the National Restaurant Association Show (NRA) has been a must-attend event for the foodservice industry. After a two-year...

Some successful businesses start as childhood dreams, as journeys with a guiding North Star from day one. But others develop organically,...

After 42 years of working in the hospitality industry, Astrid Young has seen it all. What started as a career as a musician doing side...

Are you concerned that your clubhouse restaurant isn’t getting as many reservations as it could? You may be losing diners because...