Smart Menus

Smart Menus by Vegan Hospitality | Intro Episode Why This Works: The Business Case for Smart Menus ~9 minutes If your menu isn't working for every guest at the table, it is costing you more than you think. In this...

Smart Menus — Episode 1: Menu Labeling & Experience Parity ~11 minutes Most plant-based dishes underperform not because of the food itself, but because of how they're presented on the menu. This episode covers the...

Smart Menus — Episode 2: The 5 S's Strategy ~11 minutes There's a framework that consistently delivers the fastest results with the least resistance, whether you're talking to the chef, the owner, or longtime guests...

Smart Menus — Episode 3: Strategic Ingredient Swaps ~16 minutes Making your menu more plant-forward isn't just good for guests. It can also meaningfully improve your food costs and margins. This episode gets into the...

Smart Menus — Episode 4: Menu Updates Without Reprinting ~10 minutes "We just reprinted the menus." It's the most common reason operators give for holding off on plant-based changes. This episode is about all the ways...

Smart Menus — Episode 5: Staff Training for Maximum Impact ~12 minutes A well-designed, beautifully plated plant-based dish means very little if your servers have never tasted it, aren't sure what's in it, and...

Smart Menus — Episode 6: Kitchen Implementation ~9 minutes Everything covered so far — the labeling, the descriptions, the staff training — falls apart if the kitchen execution is inconsistent. This episode is about...

Smart Menus — Episode 07: Measuring Your Results ~9 minutes The final episode. Measuring results should be simple enough that it actually happens. This episode keeps it practical and specific. A small number of...