tbrown, Author at Vigor

Crypto and Hospitality: A Gamble or the Future of Payments?

Man using a smartphone to make a contactless crypto payment at a restaurant while seated with a woman, both smiling and enjoying their dining experience.

Crypto in hospitality faces hurdles like volatility and regulation, but strategic use still offers potential for loyalty, savings, and global access.

News Bites – April 2025

Catch up on the latest restaurant news like cautious consumers, off-premises customers, LTOs, minimum wages, and traffic decreases.

Better for Teams and Business: A New Era of Restaurant Redesign

A group of happy restaurant employees in redesigned interior

A fresh coat of paint or sleek booth layout used to be enough. But today, the smartest restaurant interior redesigns are happening where customers can’t see them: behind the scenes. Restaurants are rethinking their interiors with a new goal—make life better for the people who keep the kitchen running. Because when employees thrive, guests notice. […]

Restaurants vs. the Budget Crunch: What to Do Now

It’s getting harder to earn a spot in the weekly dining rotation. New data shows a growing number of U.S. consumers are cutting back on discretionary spending—including meals out. According to Big Chalk, 33.4% of households now identify as “trade-off consumers.” These diners are trimming their budgets across several categories, including dining, groceries, and travel. […]