 it has not been as much of a factor as of late. If you want to explain some restaurant failures in 2022 or even early 2023, yeah, inflation would be villain number one. Allen says a thriving restaurant must have strong leadership, a dedicated team, and they also must be able to adapt to new trends. Jeff Hamlin, NCN News. I would like to invite you Sunday morning to Pollocksville Presbyterian Church to worship with us.