E141 - Episode 133: Tina Nielsen editor FCSI

Host Chris Tripoli talks with Tina Nielsen, who brings a high-level, industry-wide perspective to this episode of Corner Booth. As editor of Foodservice Consultant magazine, she works closely with restaurant consultants, designers, and operators across global markets, giving her a unique vantage point on how independent restaurants are adapting to shifting customer expectations, labor constraints, and rising costs.

The conversation focuses on how value perception in restaurants has changed. Tina explains that guests no longer define value by low price alone. Instead, they evaluate whether an experience is worth their time, attention, and money. As operators serve...