If you own a restaurant, learning how to make changes as the market shifts is vital. Customers seek out different items or methods of experiencing your food, and it doesn't hurt to keep yourself ahead of the game in any way that you can. With the new year coming up before we know it, here are some restaurant trends to watch out for in 2023 so that you can make any necessary adjustments.
Focus on Delivery
For the past several years, the growth of restaurants partnering with delivery app services has grown exponentially. The biggest name apps in the game right now are DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats, and one of the smartest things you can do for your business is to partner with one or more of these apps. With delivery options, you significantly increase the potential customer base and get your name on these apps as free advertising.
Many restaurants now operate ghost kitchens, which exist solely for delivery purposes without having wait staff, dining areas, or other forms of customer interaction.
Focus on Alternative Seafood Options
The pescatarian diet lifestyle has grown more popular in recent years, meaning many diners are choosing to eat fish and other seafood over red meat or poultry. Unfortunately, this increase in seafood eating results in rising costs, overfishing, and other environmental issues.
One growing restaurant trend to watch out for in 2023 is a rise in plant-based seafood alternatives offering up healthy, ocean-friendly, and delicious vegetarian takes on beloved seafood, from crab cakes to tuna melts. Not every restaurant offers these alternative options, so filling this gap in the market can give your restaurant a competitive advantage.
Focus on Spice
Many restaurants in America are seeing great success by incorporating spices into their meals, and the trends are only likely to continue into the upcoming year. Allow your restaurant to focus on different varieties of peppers and unique spices, such as chaat masala.
Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday sit side by side on the calendar, but they feel very different.
One is full of color, music, and celebration. The other is quiet, simple, and reflective.
Together, they form a powerful transition from feasting to fasting, from Carnival to Lent.
Ramadan 2026 is expected to begin on the evening of February 17, 2026. The first day of fasting will likely fall on February 18. The month will end around March 19, 2026, depending on local moon sightings. These dates may be changed, depending on the country.
A red robin watches a Ramadan family prayer with warmth and wonder.
Ride into the rare Year of the Fire Horse with legends, dragon dances, lucky foods, and a fiery red robin salute to Lunar New Year. The Year of the Fire Horse is one of the most dramatic and culturally charged cycles in the Chinese zodiac. It appears only once every 60 years, and when it does, it ignites stories of passion, rebellion, creativity, and change.
From ancient legends to modern festivals filled with dragon dances and lanterns, the Fire Horse gallops through history
as a symbol of both risk and possibility.
Quick Fire Horse Snapshot:
Rare 60-year cycle • Fiery passion • Bold change • Artistic energy • A time to move, create, and transform.
Fire Horse-inspired lantern art at a Lunar New Year celebration.
As mid-February settles in, Presidents' Day arrives as a welcome pause in the winter season, a moment when
communities across the United States step outdoors for parades, visit historic sites, and reflect on the
leaders who shaped the nation. The holiday blends civic pride with the comfort of a long weekend, creating
a unique mix of celebration, education, and family time.
In 2026, the holiday on February 16th carries added significance as the nation enters its 250th anniversary year,
inspiring expanded programming, special exhibitions, and renewed interest in the country’s founding era.
From record spending to instant downloadable gifts for couples, pets, and families. For late shoppers, these ideas make a great solution for finding meaningful gifts.
Valentine’s Day 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest yet. Recent retail surveys show
that total Valentine’s spending is expected to reach record levels, with average budgets per
person climbing close to the $200 mark. Consumers aren’t just buying for romantic
partners anymore; they’re also celebrating kids, pets, friends, and themselves.
At the same time, how people express love is changing. Instead of defaulting to last‑minute
flowers and generic chocolates, many are looking for gifts that feel personal, meaningful,
and easy to deliver, especially when they’ve left things a little late. That’s where
downloadable, print‑at‑home, and digital gifts step into the spotlight.
