Keeping pace is the new mantra for many restaurants this year and beyond. Unfortunately, it’s no longer business as usual, and a restaurant’s survival ultimately could depend on this. Today’s consumer has new habits and needs. 2009 was a difficult year for everyone. Financially, everything changed, thereby altering consumer-spending habits as well.
 
People now are living within their means and spending less money on what they deem as a “luxury.” Consumers are seeking value propositions in every purchase, and they think twice before frivolously spending their hard-earned cash. Innovation and understanding the needs and wants of your ...