How does your restaurant view custom orders? Do you get frustrated when someone asks you to leave out an ingredient or requests a different side? It might be time to reconsider your position.  Why? Well, it seems that customization is leading the way when it comes to hot restaurant trends. Why Customize? Do you remember … Continue Reading »

It is always a little hard to predict trends in the restaurant industry. What is immensely popular one day may be passé the next; take cupcakes for example. It is even harder to keep on top of furniture trends. Furniture seems to be one of those things that you should only have to think about … Continue Reading »

If it seems as if you aren’t seeing quite as many customers lately, you may be correct. The Nation’s Restaurant News has been on top of this development citing that retail outlets have made a serious bid for guests who don’t want the hassle of cooking, but still want a good meal. When you consider … Continue Reading »

What does it take to attract customers during the hot monthsof summer? Lighter fare and fresher ingredients top this list.  Industry websites and blogs indicate that there is a strong trend towards meals that are both flavorful and more manageable in size. This helps to explain the new section you see in most chain menus … Continue Reading »

What do you need to do this season to keep up with the chains? Spice things up. If you own an independent restaurant, there is always the competition with the franchises to worry about.  However, what they can do with their size, you can do better with your personal attention to detail. Spicy flavors are … Continue Reading »