by Tim Powell | Apr 17, 2022 | Blog
Like I’ve written many times before, when the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in the United States in March 2020, the foodservice industry had to pivot. While many were able to quickly transform the models to take-out, delivery, or food kits, buffets were in trouble. After...
by Tim Powell | Jan 28, 2021 | Blog
Several questions we have received lately have dealt with our prediction of the foodservice industry and how it will look once we come out of the pandemic. The answer is, we don’t really know, but there are a number of components we believe will become permanent...
by Tim Powell | Oct 29, 2020 | Blog
One of the cautions to managers addressed in any introductory marketing course is the importance of pricing. While price has not historically been a defendable or sustainable competitive advantage, why is it that one of our first factors in product selection...
by Tim Powell | Apr 3, 2020 | Blog
In a recession, marketers must remember to stay flexible and adjust their strategies and tactics on the assumption of a long, difficult slump. But even during a recession, new products have an important place. Firms need to stay agile enough to respond quickly when...
by Tim Powell | Mar 16, 2020 | Blog
A number of questions have bubbled to the surface over the past week as the events of the Coronavirus have unfolded. And by the time this is published, the questions will likely continue to mount. The main concern is the longevity and vitality of independent...
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