Sep 24, 2026 | blog, Business, eggs, Industry News, Marketing, National Restaurant Consultants, operations, supply and demand, Tips, Trends
Between increasingly busy family lifestyles and the rise of inflation, restauranteurs have been waiting with anticipation to see how customers might change decision-making around dining out. As our restaurant consultants have claimed since the beginning of this... 
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... 
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... 
Mar 17, 2026 | blog, Business, Industry News, Marketing, National Restaurant Consultants, operations, Trends
While the initial predictions for 2026 were positive, the war in Iran may have unforeseen impact on the restaurant industry. Though fighting in the mid-East won’t necessarily turn customers away from restaurants, rising gas prices might. “That’s exactly what’s... 
Feb 24, 2026 | blog, Business, Industry News, Marketing, National Restaurant Consultants, operations, Trends, Uncategorized
Last week, we shared rising trends for the restaurant industry in 2026, with tips on flavors and new popular food categories. But when it comes to restaurant business, what is in store for the industry in the year ahead? Recently, Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN)...