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Melissa Hughes
20 hours ago3 min read
How Savvy Restaurant Managers Use Psychology to Turn Negative Reviews Into Opportunities
Negative restaurant reviews— a manager's nightmare, right? Not always. Savvy restaurateurs use psychology to create marketing opportunities.


Melissa Hughes
Jan 202 min read
How One Restaurant Turned a Negative Review into a Viral Success Story
No restaurateur enjoys negative reviews. But one restaurant discovered the power of a thoughtful response.


Melissa Hughes
Sep 19, 20244 min read
The Sneaky Influence of the Peak-End Effect in Hospitality
Understanding the power of the peak-end effect empowers hospitality businesses to create memorable guest experiences.


Melissa Hughes
Jun 15, 20246 min read
The Persuasive Power of Social Proof
Social proof shows up in every aspect of our behavior and decisions. What other people say, think and do are powerful motivators.


Melissa Hughes
Mar 30, 20234 min read
The Multisensory Dining Experience: How the Brain Tastes Food
Eating is one of the most multisensory parts of our day. But, did you know that the brain tastes the food long before it passes the lips?


Melissa Hughes
Mar 21, 20233 min read
WTF? How Typography Hacks the Brain
Everything we read in in print or online is influenced by the font we see much like music in a film. Typography is what language feels like.

Melissa Hughes
Aug 24, 20223 min read
How the Brain Tastes Wine
The simple act of tasting wine is anything but simple. Everything from background music to the sound of the cork pop influence the taste.


Melissa Hughes
Jan 20, 20224 min read
Restaurant Science: The Magic of Menus and Music
From the menu to the music to the server, the brain begins tasting the food long before it even reaches the lips.