Oct 8, 2026 | blog, Business, Industry News, Marketing, National Restaurant Consultants, supply and demand, Trends
In the era of endless information, every idea and trend seems to come with a caveat, an argument, or an exception to the rule. Vegetarian and vegan-friendly dining can be an especially hot topic, especially across generations. While the younger set is focused on... 
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... 
Sep 9, 2026 | blog, Business, Industry News, National Restaurant Consultants, supply and demand, Trends
Our restaurant consultants believe in solutions-based approaches to hospitality and business, and we believe, with this attitude and attention to growth, restaurant businesses can survive upward and downward trends within the industry. However, the stretch since the... 
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... 
Jul 2, 2026 | blog, Business, Industry News, National Restaurant Consultants, Trends
The restaurant industry is, first and foremost, hospitality. We care for guests and meet their needs and place emphasis on the customer experience. However, restaurants also arebusinesses, and in order to bring consistent good customer service, they must operate as... 
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...