06 Sep 2024
See why Playground Hospitality has been named in Toast's How to Find the Best Restaurant Consultant: Top 25 Restaurant Consultants
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Sep 6, 2024 | Articles, In The News
From Toast: Doug Roth Playground Hospitality partners with established restaurants to provide invaluable expertise to change the face of their business. They provide exceptional hospitality for their clients, so they can create memorable experiences for their guests....
20 May 2024
See why Playground Hospitality has been named one of the Restaurant Industry Experts to Follow in 2024 by Toast.
Read MoreMay 20, 2024 | Articles, In The News
From Toast: Doug Roth Doug Roth founded Playground Hospitality to help clients pull together the thousand details that create a successful concept. Doug has owned and operated profitable restaurants, including Bistro 110, Bistro 100, Blackhawk Lodge, Don Roth...
02 May 2024
Annual cicadas will be joined this summer by ones that have been waiting for 17 years to emerge. Doug Roth, founder and president of Playground Hospitality here in Chicago, joins Rachel Pierson on the WBBM Noon Business Hour to discuss how the resulting boom could have an impact you may not have considered.
Read MoreMay 2, 2024 | Articles, In The News, Interviews
Doug Roth, founder and president of Playground Hospitality in Chicago, joins the Noon Business Hour. “In the past, they’ve done salads with cicadas, they’ve been used as toppings, for instance, on other types of proteins….” Hear more in...
31 May 2023
Restaurants are expecting a strong summer, but consumers may not be in a dining out mood. Meantime, those going out to eat are still dealing with surcharges that popped up during the pandemic. Doug Roth of Playground Hospitality joins the Noon Business Hour to discuss.
Read MoreMay 31, 2023 | Articles, In The News, Interviews
Doug Roth, founder and president of Playground Hospitality in Chicago, joins the Noon Business Hour. “We’re going to see a really good Summer.” Hear more in the excerpt of the interview!Originally aired May 30, 2023, 1:26 PM Listen to Doug...
25 May 2023
Outdoor dining season in Chicago can sometimes include an extra guest -- the family dog. That doesn't appeal to all restaurant customers. Doug Roth of Playground Hospitality in Chicago joins the Noon Business Hour to discuss the pros and cons.
Read MoreMay 25, 2023 | Articles, In The News, Interviews
Doug Roth, founder and president of Playground Hospitality in Chicago, joins the Noon Business Hour. “It’s your responsibility as the dog owner to…make sure they’re not in the way.” Hear more in the excerpt of the interview!Originally...
16 May 2023
See why Playground Hospitality has been named one of the Top Food and Beverage Consulting Firms in the country.
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May 16, 2023 | Articles, In The News
From TouchBistro: Chicago-based Playground Hospitality helps restaurants stand out. They specialize in working with large restaurant groups and is led by third-generation restaurateur Doug Roth. His team offers services that include guest experience optimization,...
09 May 2023
Many restaurants imposed surcharges during the pandemic, and they continue to do so now. Doug Roth of Playground Hospitality in Chicago joins the Noon Business Hour to discuss customer pushback.
Read MoreMay 9, 2023 | Articles, In The News, Interviews
Doug Roth, founder and president of Playground Hospitality in Chicago, joins the Noon Business Hour. “Why would I charge a customer to pay for my benefits?…” Hear more in the excerpt of the interview!Originally aired May 2, 2023, 2:17 PM Listen to...
15 Mar 2023
Doug Roth of Playground Hospitality comments about Michelin recommending new restaurants in Chicago.
Read MoreMar 15, 2023 | Articles, In The News, Interviews
Doug Roth, founder and president of Playground Hospitality in Chicago, joins the Noon Business Hour. “…It’s a coveted award, but…” Hear more in the excerpt of the interview!Originally aired Mar 8, 2023, 1:35 PM Listen to Doug Roth's...
05 Jul 2022
There's plenty to be taught to their independent counterparts.
"Know Yourself - And Don't Budge" is a rule Doug Roth talks about in Full-Service Restaurant's article for this month.
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Jul 5, 2022 | Articles, In The News
Large restaurant groups and corporate entities can show independents a thing or two about running with purpose and structure. Doug Roth makes comments on keeping your statement clear and concise throughout.
03 Feb 2022
People are really sensitive to change, especially when it comes to price. According to Doug Roth, a restaurant consultant in Chicago, the more affordable a restaurant is, the more attuned to pricing customers are.
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Feb 3, 2022 | Articles, In The News, Interviews
Doug Roth chimes in on National Public Radio on current food prices. If you’ve been noticing prices going up at the grocery store, you can imagine the price of food is going up for restaurant owners, too… “I would say casual, lower end, you have to be very...
