Restaurant Industry In 2025: A Year Defined By Change & Innovation
The restaurant industry in 2025 continued to evolve amid a complex mix of public policy shifts, economic pressures, rapid technological advancement, and changing consumer expectations. Operators nationwide, from quick service to fine dining, navigated a landscape that challenged margins but also unlocked new pathways for growth and efficiency. Read on for a comprehensive recap of the key areas that defined the year.
Winning Strategies For Restaurant Employee Incentives
Concluding our series we explore Employee Stock Ownership Plans, the pinnacle of deferred compensation-type incentives. In restaurants, where culture and legacy matter, ESOPs ignite passion by making every employee an owner, though they’re best for stable, profitable concepts.
Technology Expense Management: A Strategic Advantage
Although technology accounts for less than 2% of gross revenue, it underpins nearly every critical function. When unmanaged, however, these same tools can quietly erode profitability through hidden fees, redundant subscriptions, and unmonitored vendor contracts.
GBQ Promotes Three To Partner In 2025
GBQ Partners LLC (GBQ), a Top 100 tax, accounting, and consulting firm, has announced the promotion of Kari Maue, CPA, Director, Assurance & Advisory, Kyle McKee, CPA, MBA, Director, Transaction Advisory Services, and Tara Bollinger, CPA, CMA, CGMA, Director, Tax & Advisory, to Partner.
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