According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey, U.S. consumers are expected to spend a $29.1 billion this Valentine’s Day, with the average person budgeting roughly $200 on gifts, experiences,
Super Bowl Sunday is big for restaurants and sports bars. The rooms are full and the day is long. So the instinct is to add. Promos. Playlists. Screen changes. Specials.
I was waiting for a table at a busy premium burger spot a while back. The bar was full, every stool taken, and curling happened to be on every screen,
The lights are down. The themed playlists are gone. The inflatable snowman is back in storage (unless you’re like me and still have your tree “negotiating it’s exit”). December and
Operators know the calendar matters. Big moments drive traffic, change guest behaviour, and create opportunities to refresh the vibe without reinventing your space. 2026 is packed with major sports and
Happy New Year and welcome to 2026! January has a reputation in hospitality.Slow. Flat. Something to survive until things “pick back up.” But that misses what might actually be happening
The hospitality landscape is shifting rapidly coming out of years of disruption, rising costs, and changing consumer behavior. 2026 will be defined by experience, value, technology, and cultural relevance and
We were featured in Bar & Restaurant Magazine this month in a deep dive on a topic every operator feels, especially during the busy holiday season: audio consistency. The article
In a recent Bowling Center Management piece about the role of background music in customer retention, we explored an often overlooked idea: guests may not remember what song was playing
