Author: L. Zhang Affiliation: Independent Researcher Received 9 March 2024; Revised 24 April 2024; Accepted 9 May 2024; Available online 1 June 2024; Version of Record 1 June 2024. Abstract The restaurant industry has developed through a long historical process shaped by economic change, urban growth, mobility, social differentiation, technological innovation, and changing cultural expectations surrounding food. This article examines the evolution of restaurants from ancient

Author: Daniel Martin Affiliation: Independent Researcher Received 8 March 2024; Revised 18 April 2024; Accepted 8 May 2024; Available online 26 May 2024; Version of Record 26 May 2024. Abstract The hotel and restaurant sector entered 2024 under conditions of accelerated strategic change. Following a prolonged recovery period after the pandemic, hospitality organizations continue to operate within an environment shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, inflationary pressure, lab