by Tim Powell | Aug 15, 2026 | Blog
Protein is everywhere. Restaurants are adding protein bowls, beverages are promising protein boosts and manufacturers are reformulating products to place a larger number on the label. The industry has largely concluded that consumers want more protein. That may be...
by Tim Powell | Aug 15, 2026 | Blog
Foodservice companies often discuss breakfast as though it were a single market. It is not. The commuter buying coffee at 6:30 a.m., the remote worker eating at 10:00, the college student grabbing something between classes and the family ordering brunch on Sunday are...
by Tim Powell | Aug 6, 2026 | Blog
A colleague and I recently found ourselves in a surprisingly lively debate over what seemed like a simple question: When did 20% become the minimum expected tip? Neither of us was arguing against tipping. In fact, we both tip generously. What we couldn’t...
by Tim Powell | Aug 2, 2026 | Blog
When manufacturers ask us about the outlook for foodservice, the conversation almost always turns to the economy. Will consumers continue eating away from home? Are operators likely to invest? Will inflation finally ease? No single indicator answers those questions....
by Tim Powell | Jul 9, 2026 | Blog
Every season of The Bear reminds me why restaurants are one of the most fascinating—and misunderstood—businesses in America. Yes, the show is dramatic. A season can compress months of operational headaches into a 20-minute episode. But beneath the anxiety and chaos is...
by Tim Powell | Jul 1, 2026 | Blog
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, it’s easy to celebrate the events that shaped our nation politically. But the country’s economic history tells another story: every generation experiences a handful of moments that permanently change how...
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