The Thinking That Will Shape Restaurant Experiences in 2024 Trend forecasting alert: Restaurants that prioritize community engagement in 2024 can expect a meaningful impact on their customers. Restaurant owners are always looking for ways to remain front of mind for their customers, which includes providing enticing messaging on an ongoing basis and growing substantial roots […]

Restaurants Are Prioritizing Local Marketing – Here’s Why Keeping it local is very on trend these days – especially when it comes to restaurant marketing. Recent reporting suggests that we are in the midst of a significant shift back toward local marketing, which allows restaurants to build lasting relationships with the people who live and eat nearby. […]

Making Waves in the Food Business Takes Constant Innovation Another day, same burger and fries, right? Not exactly. According to a recent interview with Taco Bell’s Chief Brand and Concept Officer, Sean Tresvant, success in the quick-service restaurant industry looks like constant invention and iteration. Here are some of his topline recommendations: Embrace Discomfort for Growth: Stepping […]

How Can A New Wave of Franchise Owners Meet Today’s Customer Needs? The pandemic overturned the food service industry many times over – it is a relief to the sector that since 2021, franchise ownership and jobs in franchise restaurants have seen steady growth. An uptick in franchises is an exciting new direction, no doubt – but […]

How Uncertain Times Have Pushed Restaurants Back to the Locals As with many industries, the pandemic is having a lingering effect on restaurants. Local customers remain a core focus for many restaurants and have shifted the way dining establishments prioritize their marketing strategies in a few key ways: Challenging economic times and strained conditions during the […]

Is Your Restaurant’s Online Presence Giving Customers a Mouthwatering Invitation? We’re all familiar with the reflex to price-match a product on Amazon before buying it in a store – but did you know that even restaurants are likely to see digital engagement before a customer sits down to a meal? A recent report from restaurant […]

Are Restaurant Decks the Great Differentiator of Our Time? At ASTRALCOM, we constantly obsess over ways restaurants can level up their game and set themselves apart. Creating an inviting, functional outdoor space can help restaurants unlock new ways to enhance their dining experience and attract customers, especially during the summer. A beautiful deck offers people a memorable, […]

How Can Restaurants Set Themselves Apart? The food and dining business is a competitive space. For restaurants that are just starting out or those that are looking to refresh their marketing plans, here are a few unmissable tips: Make an impression. Every restaurant needs a visual identity – this is arguably as important as a […]

What Gets Young Eaters Excited About a New Restaurant? A recent report documents a survey of young people – ages 16-24 – who were asked about their preferences in choosing dining destinations. Specifically, when asked how important it was that a restaurant be Instagrammable, 73% of respondents said that they were “more likely to visit the restaurant […]