With millennials expected to outnumber baby boomers by 2019, it follows that businesses are desperate to capture and keep the attention of this social media-loving generation. Restaurants are no different. Just Two Weeks Ago, At the Beginning of This Month, Applebee Released an ASMR Video on YouTube Aimed at Millennials ASMR is an Autonomous Sensory […]
5 Key Steps on How to Open a New Restaurant Owning a restaurant can be a good way to make money as an entrepreneur. The constant flow of customers plus the stability the restaurant industry enjoys guarantee continuous flow of revenue throughout the year. Although having a restaurant may look like an easy way to make a […]
Restaurant Consumer Trends At your restaurant, you may have noticed a phenomenon that is definitively occurring nationally: lunch business is sagging a bit more than it used to. According to market research firm NPD, lunch visits were down 4 percent at the end of the year, a notable decline in a broader context that […]
Owning opening a restaurant is a fun and exciting experience. However, there are things that everyone must be aware of going into the business. Here are the five most crucial things every restaurant owner must know before opening. 1. Know Your Concept- To be successful, a restaurant needs a clear concept. Often, people go […]
2018 Restaurant Trends (Part 2) The restaurant industry is constantly evolving and changing, from marketing to delivery, to service – each segment of the industry has experienced a massive shift. This will continue throughout 2018 and for restaurants to succeed, it is important to keep an eye on what trends are emerging in 2018. Here is part 2 of […]
Restaurant Feasibility Study Starting any project or venture in the restaurant industry is a massive risk, and failure is common. Luckily, there is a way to pre-check the potential success of a new restaurant; it is called a feasibility study. As the name suggests, a feasibility study examines whether or not a project is feasible […]
The culinary scene in 2016 was all about matcha, food trucks, and farm-to-table. As the year comes to a close, it’s time to look forward to what your clientele will be asking for in 2017 restaurant trends. Smarter Restaurants From guest-facing digital ordering systems to takeout platforms catering to busy individuals, many modern restaurants […]
Today’s Restaurant Industry Ingredient, design, and culinary trends are not new to the restaurant industry, but with today’s rapidly evolving tastes and diners who are quick to share their experiences, chefs and restaurant owners need to be steadily aware of new trends coming into play. Here are the current movements shaking up today’s restaurant industry: […]
We’re crazy about all things restaurants here at TRG. Forecasting trends, real time analysis, and review and reporting are our bread and butter as restaurant consultants. With the end of 2016 fast approaching, it’s time to take a look at some of the biggest 2016 beverage trends. No surprise, locally sourced ingredients tops the list […]
Restaurant Design: Building the Efficient Commercial Kitchen Your restaurant design is a reflection of your brand. From the front of house design to the back of house, your entire design plan needs to reflect your brand’s personality, market position and mission. Efficient Restaurant Design Whether you have a large chain or one store, […]