Jun 5, 2026 | blog, Business, Industry News, Marketing, National Restaurant Consultants, Special menu, supply and demand, Trends
When restaurants are facing difficulties driven by consumer concerns—namely economic concerns—tackling the challenge becomes the delicate balance of reorganizing for profit while still caring for the customer. For example, there are obvious downward trends in alcohol... 
Mar 24, 2026 | blog, Business, Industry News, Marketing, National Restaurant Consultants, seasonal menu, Special menu, Trends
With an optimistic outlook for 2026, it was difficult last week to address the unexpected changes in consumer spending due to rising gas prices and other war-related costs. However, this week, we want to share another article from Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN) that... 
Feb 20, 2026 | blog, Business, Special menu, Tips, Trends
With nearly two months of 2026 behind us, trends for the year are emerging and holding. Some—like an affinity for spice—suggest nuance, specific to certain food genres and locations. Some trends—less alcohol—are easy for any restaurant business to incorporate.... 
Oct 17, 2025 | blog, Business, Industry News, National Restaurant Consultants, Special menu, Trends
It’s been building over the last few years: the rise of the “Sober Curious” movement. Our restaurant consultants have been sharing about it since before the pandemic. As many—and especially younger generations like Gen Z—become more mindful of their alcohol... 
Sep 3, 2025 | blog, Business, Industry News, Marketing, National Restaurant Consultants, Special menu, supply and demand, Trends
It can be tempting in our fast-paced society to put little stock in trends. Every day there is a new TikTok dance, a new favorite song—and it seems what is trending in the restaurant industry moves in and out just as quickly. There are some staples to good business... 
Aug 6, 2025 | blog, Business, Giving Back, Industry News, Marketing, National Restaurant Consultants, pizza, Special menu, supply and demand, Trends
Consumers are growing weary of spending. In an age where some industry giants are using AI to create personalized pricing to max out customer spending, even the simple tradition of grabbing a Friday night pizza on the way home can feel like too great a luxury. And the...