As restaurant consultants who conduct business in all areas of the restaurant & hospitality industry, we are happy when approached by the media to offer our take on various industry topics. Our very own, Dan Simons, is thrilled to be … read more
As you open your restaurant’s windows and patio doors to usher in the warmth of spring, it’s a great time to focus on your spring cocktails and beverage trends. Guests want something new, light, and refreshing … to share. Yes, … read more
Conducting business abroad is always a lesson in best practices, cultural discovery, and mutual respect. And we welcome any opportunity to improve our business – at home and overseas. For example, last month we featured a news story outlining our … read more
Utilizing key demographic and psychographic data representing area resident’s needs, wants, habits, and the like is a great way to glean insight into who your guest really is. Demographic data is valuable in understanding geographic density and income levels, but … read more
Our VSAG team was pleased when asked recently to host a private Chinese investment group for a multi-day, thought leadership, in-depth restaurant & hospitality industry fact-finding strategy session that successfully took us from boardroom roundtable discussions to restaurant visits in … read more
Why not take your restaurant guests on a fabulous trip abroad? We are not suggesting purchasing first-class plane tickets; we’re more practical than that. As restaurant and hospitably industry professionals, we know that a great meal, featuring deliciously intriguing, quality-sourced … read more
As restaurant consultants we make it our business to know our business. We surround ourselves with the industry’s foremost team of passionate, perceptive, dedicated, and inquisitive individuals whose common goal is to continue to evolve our business by seeking out … read more
Good tidings and holiday cheer are in the air! It’s everywhere: from shift managers having an extra pep in their step, to guests smiling a little brighter as they share an amazing meal celebrating the holidays in your restaurant with … read more
The increase in business and activity at bars and restaurants soars during the holiday season each year, as millions of Americans look for places to eat out and celebrate with family and friends. Particularly during the week between Christmas and … read more
Sure, you’ve spent a great deal of time and effort in courting, testing, and choosing the right candidate. They’ve accepted the job offer and are ready to get started…now what? The process of integrating a new employee into your existing … read more