Restaurant Consumer Trends 2017 Mid Year Review Now that we’re halfway done with 2017, it’s time to take a look both backward and forward at trends dominating the restaurant industry. Here’s what we’ve noticed is both hot and not in 2017: Comfort food revival is more important than ever. Consumers are highly interested in modern takes on […]
Many of the food trends anticipated in the near future will cater to individuals who have adopted a health-conscious lifestyle, and will span the gamut from good versus bad fats to seaweed and fermented foods. Good Versus Bad Fats Whereas low-carb, Mediterranean and paleo diets became popular in 2016, many experts this year expect […]
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 […]
Beverage Trends – Coffee Are You Offering Fresh Coffee? Is your drink menu full of only standard options and written in at the bottom of your menu corner? If so, you may want to consider adding in coffee, or a few coffee options, to join the growing market of restaurants that feature coffee as an […]
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: […]
Virtual Restaurants and Delivery Service It’s six pm on a Tuesday, and after leaving work you’re sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic amid a cacophony of beeping, honking, and expletive-laced language, wondering what to have for dinner. Seven years ago the options would have amounted to cook your own dinner, dine out at a traditional restaurant, […]
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 […]
Increase Your Restaurant Revenue During Off-peak Hours Snacking is not just for in-between meals – Menu development for the next generation Over the past decade, eating habits are shifting in response to a shift in the American culture and lifestyle. In 2014, Bloomberg did a study that indicated people are spending almost as much […]
There are plenty of studies that will tell you that anywhere between 30 and 40 percent of the overall food supply in the U.S. ends up in landfills. According to a 2014 study, restaurant sector respondents reported approximately 84 percent of food waste was literally thrown away. The impact on profit The report estimates that […]
Restaurant Operational Analysis for Restaurants Let’s face it, the statistics for restaurant failure are not all that encouraging. Various studies indicate that only 10 to 12 percent of restaurants will survive their first five years. Regardless of how you slice and dice the numbers, the restaurant business is a strong and growing part of […]