by Tim Powell | Apr 11, 2025 | Blog
As a management consultant advising food manufacturers, I often underscore the role of pricing strategy in shaping customer experience. At a time when consumers are increasingly strained by inflation and geopolitical uncertainties—tariffs, supply chain shocks, and raw...
by Tim Powell | Feb 26, 2025 | Blog
The acclaimed tv show “The Bear” follows young two chefs—Carmy and Sydney—as they and their team of co-workers race to make their impact on the Chicago culinary scene. In many ways, “The Bear” captures a lot of culinary life—both good and bad. It also reflects...
by Tim Powell | Feb 24, 2025 | Blog
The U.S. foodservice industry is facing one of its most challenging periods in recent history. With food and labor costs at all-time highs, an increasing number of restaurant closures, and growing uncertainty with the new administration, every player in the...
by Tim Powell | Jan 21, 2025 | Blog
Travel centers, such as TravelCenters of America, Buc-ee’s, and Pilot/Flying J, stand apart from traditional convenience stores (c-stores) by offering a broader range of amenities, services, and scale. While c-stores focus on quick service and limited offerings,...
by Tim Powell | Jan 20, 2025 | Blog
In 2021, we explored the future of the foodservice industry, grappling with the uncertainties of a world still emerging from the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, our insights highlighted trends and changes that we believed would become enduring features of...
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