Chat GTM Ep. 23 - David Henkes - The Real State of Restaurants in 2025
ChatGTM: Revolutionizing Restaurant Tech & Go-To-Market Strategies
What’s really happening in the restaurant industry in 2025?
In this episode of the Chad GTM Podcast, Michael Beck and Chad Horn sit down with David Henkes, Senior Principal at Technomic, the leading research and insights firm in the foodservice space. If you’re in hospitality, foodservice, restaurant tech, or just love data-driven takes, this is a must-watch.
🎙️ What You’ll Learn:
The truth behind flat traffic and rising menu prices
How AI is impacting restaurant data and decision-making
Why cold beverage innovation is leading growth
What Chili’s got right and how Red Lobster can bounce back
The overlooked power of general managers
Restaurant tech that’s actually working
C-store competition and the role of convenience in dining
From consumer behavior and economic pressure to automation, loyalty apps, and the rise of Asian flavors, David shares insights based on Technomic’s proprietary data and 60+ years of experience in the industry.
Whether you're a restaurant operator, tech vendor, or food enthusiast, this deep dive will help you understand where the industry is headed.
📌 Connect with David Henkes & Technomic
🔗 David Henkes LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henkes/
🔗 Learn more about Technomic: https://www.technomic.com/
🔗 Technomic LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/technomic-inc-/
📌 Connect with Michael Beck & Chad Horn
🔗 Learn more about ChatGTM: https://www.inctankgtm.com
🔗 Michael Beck's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeltbeck/
🔗 Chad Horn's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadhornboston/
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