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... 
Nov 19, 2025 | blog, Business, Industry News, Marketing, National Restaurant Consultants, Restaurant Aesthetics, Tips, Trends
Though numbers aren’t steady and consumer confidence is shaky, the restaurant industry has always been one of the most resilient. According to US Foods restaurant operations consultant Kristin Hughes, quotes Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN), “restaurateurs pivot better... 
Mar 24, 2025 | Business, Industry News, National Restaurant Consultants, Restaurant Aesthetics, seasonal menu, Special menu, supply and demand, Tips
How Restaurants Are Avoiding Waste According to the United Nations Environment Programme’s Food Waste Index Report 2024, 1.05 billion tons of food waste were generated globally, equating to 132 kilograms per person. Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN) reported these... 
Feb 10, 2025 | Business, employment, Industry News, National Restaurant Consultants, Restaurant Aesthetics, technology, Training, Trends
This year, professionals predict many trends to upgrade the customer experience at restaurants of all levels, from marketing and UE (user experience) updates to improved menu items. And since last year, technology integration has been a major focus for restaurants... 
Nov 8, 2022 | blog, Business, Marketing, National Restaurant Consultants, Restaurant Aesthetics, Tips, Trends
Branded Company Culture National Restaurant Consultants believes that company culture is the fulcrum for any restaurant business’s success. Shared identity and common goals serve to unify and motivate all your team members, from the front to the back of the... 
Apr 6, 2022 | blog, Business, Industry News, Marketing, National Restaurant Consultants, Restaurant Aesthetics, Special menu, Training, Trends
Living post-pandemic has fueled the spirit of “returning to normal”—normal hours of operation, full-capacity seating, a return to complete menus. But there are some elements of pandemic operations that may be here to stay, namely, technological changes. Covid-19...