Future-Proofing Restaurants: AI, Labor, and Value Strategies for 2026

Jason Littrell

Published on: 21/10/2025

Critical topics like menu dynamics, the psychology of today’s “new consumer,” why pared-down offerings are winning over diners, and how word of mouth and online platforms shape where people choose to eat. Barbara also discusses the importance of embracing authenticity, finding your restaurant’s “tribe,” and building lasting community relationships as the industry adapts to economic pressures and digital disruption.