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... 
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... 
May 13, 2026 | blog, Business, Delivery, equipment, Industry News, Marketing, National Restaurant Consultants, technology, Trends
We live in the age of instant gratification. Consumers across industries have come to expect immediate, high-quality results from “barely there” interactions with technologies and systems. In the restaurant industry, rooted in hospitality and customer care, this has... 
May 7, 2026 | blog, Business, Industry News, Interview, leadership, Marketing, National Restaurant Consultants, supply and demand, technology, Tips, Trends
Millennials are now the largest adult, working generation in the United States, and as this generation hits middle-age, they are the fulcrum of economic and business decision-making. However, when it comes to restaurant business, largest generation though they may be,... 
Apr 15, 2026 | blog, Business, equipment, Industry News, leadership, Marketing, National Restaurant Consultants, technology, Tips, Trends
In light of concerning downward trends and more economic uncertainty on the horizon, Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN) shares a simple, effective formula for restaurant owners, born from a study by Popmenu. “The data is clear that if you reach more guests more often,... 
Apr 8, 2026 | blog, Business, equipment, Industry News, National Restaurant Consultants, technology, Trends
Often in the restaurant industry, solutions—particularly in tech—focus on the customer and customer experience. We integrate apps and other technologies that improve upon a customer’s perception or experience. And while this is part of being hospitable and focusing on...