Oct 6, 2026 | blog, Business, employment, Industry News, leadership, National Restaurant Consultants, Tips, Training
Working in the restaurant business is not for the faint of heart. It is notoriously hard work with added challenges common to the industry. “It’s not rocket science. (But) long work hours, terrible to our bodies, really terrible to our mental health, dealing with a... 
Aug 13, 2026 | blog, Business, employment, Giving Back, Industry News, Marketing, National Restaurant Consultants, operations, technology, Tips
As technology develops more and more in restaurant and hospitality spaces, digital loyalty programs have become a popular marketing tool and method for maintaining an active customer base. But as loyalty programs become more of the norm, experts are finding they are... 
Aug 7, 2026 | blog, Business, employment, National Restaurant Consultants, operations, Training
Restaurant labor pools have been on a rollercoaster ride for the last several years now. There have been labor shortages, minimum wage changes, AI integrations, and high turnover, all impacting labor numbers and the work that goes into training and retaining quality... 
Jul 28, 2026 | blog, Business, employment, equipment, Industry News, Interview, National Restaurant Consultants, technology, Trends
When we talk of technological developments and industry adaptations, often we are emphasizing what needs to change about what already exists. We’re updating systems and improving customer service, usually through the lens of looking backwards and then adjusting. But... 
Jun 18, 2026 | blog, employment, Industry News, leadership, Marketing, National Restaurant Consultants, operations, Restaurant Aesthetics, supply and demand, Trends
“Consumers want their meals to be worth it, and to be something they can’t duplicate at home. That means price, service, culinary, experience, music, everything wrapped together and tied with a pretty bow,” writes Alicia Kelso for Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN), in an... 
Jun 11, 2026 | blog, Business, employment, Industry News, National Restaurant Consultants, Trends
In the midst of what has seemed like only news of downturns in the restaurant industry, Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN) recently released an article on the current upward trend: hiring. “Consumers may be dining out less often at restaurants but that isn’t stopping...