Take Your Seasonal Flavor Profiles to the Next Level

With summer firmly in our rearview mirror and fun, fall festivities upon us, we’re ready to take our seasonal flavor profiles to the next level. And what better way to infuse fall-centric flavors into your menus this season, than by … read more

Standout on Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday is November 28 this year. And, if your business has at least one but no more than 25 locations, than you’re already a participating member. We gathered some background information on gaining support for your small business, … read more

Gain Local Exposure, One New Homeowner at a Time

How do you best promote your business’s local exposure? By partnering with your area Chamber of Commerce. As defined by Merriam Webster, your local Chamber of Commerce is: An association of businesspeople to promote commercial and industrial interests in the … read more

VSAG Client News: Farmers Restaurant Group to Open Next Location

Our restaurant consulting and development teams have been busy working on another concept for longtime client, Farmers Restaurant Group (FRG). FRG has announced plans to open the fourth installment of the successful Founding Farmers brand of farm-inspired restaurants. Working closely … read more

The Art of Successful Negotiation

Our negotiation tactics start young. Negotiating with our parents that if we eat our vegetables, we then get dessert. Negotiating with our teachers that if we fail an assignment, we should then be able to complete an additional assignment for … read more

Global Food Trends: Ethnic Cuisine Making its Mark

What does our restaurant consulting team do for fun? Besides gathering to eat the best foods we can find – we find joy in seeking out trends and advising our clients on how to translate them into effective, long-term business … read more

VSAG Client News: Unity Plaza Set to Open

Ah, we love when a comprehensive project with lots of moving parts turns out better than we’d hoped! Kudos to our consulting team for maintaining their focus, passion, and dedication (even through tough days!) in order to bring our client’s … read more

VSAG on Watch: Protecting Against Credit Card Skimming

As seasoned restaurant consultants, our team has learned (sometimes the hard way) that if attention isn’t paid to, and proven business methods are not implemented in, the back office –there can be no front of house to welcome guests. Enter: … read more

Back to School: Healthy Kids Menu Options & Ideas

Our nation’s children head back to school in droves this month. As many of us hold gold memberships in the ‘busy parents club,’ we know just how especially hectic this time of year can be. And as food & beverage … read more