How Restaurants Can Take Advantage of 2026 Trends

INTRODUCTION

Each year, the restaurant industry identifies trends that potential customers will likely prioritize when choosing where to eat. For instance, the National Restaurant Association recently released its “What’s Hot Culinary Forecast” for 2026, which can provide valuable insights for restaurateurs.

While it may not be practical to change your operations to align with these trends completely, your restaurant can incorporate small changes or leverage things you are already doing to attract new guests or drive repeat business, particularly when you pair them with the right marketing efforts.

Following are some ways your restaurant can take advantage of the top 2026 trends.

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How Restaurants Can Use In-House TVs for Promotions

INTRODUCTION

In-house TVs can not only be used entertain your guests or draw sports fans to your restaurant or bar, but they can also be leveraged to promote your specials, new menu items, special events, gift cards or private event space.

Companies like TrueSync Media, TAIV and Barcast offer in-house TV solutions tailored to restaurants, bars and hospitality businesses. While their features may vary, these types of companies can help you turn your TVs into powerful marketing outputs that generate repeat business for your restaurant.

Following are some ways your restaurant can use its in-house TVs for promotions.

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How to Create Automated Email Campaigns in HubSpot

INTRODUCTION

According to Omnisend, automated emails have a 52% higher open rate and 332% higher click rate than regular scheduled email marketing campaigns. That’s because automated email campaigns are designed to reach the right people at the right time.

HubSpot’s workflow and sequence tools both allow you to create automated email campaigns that align with customers’ specific stage in the buyer journey.

Following are some tips on how you can create automated email campaigns in HubSpot.

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