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Chef-Driven, Upscale Appetizers Increase Check Averages
As food costs continue to rise, foodservice operations can adapt by adding higher priced, shareable appetizers to their menus. A recent survey showed
09 January, 2023
Trend-forward rolled tacos are filled with flavor
It’s no longer groundbreaking news that consumers are craving spicy foods more than ever before. A recent survey showed that 80% of consumers enjoy ho
21 November, 2022
Game-day snacks can lead to higher check values
Despite a 2021 dip, consumer spending on game day has been on the rise overall and is expected to rise even more this fall*. That’s why it’s important
02 August, 2022
Barbecue and Fruit Give Menus a Big Seasonal Boost
In the summertime, two types of food see a big boost in popularity among restaurant customers: Zesty barbecue and fresh, seasonal fruit.* Consumers lo
10 May, 2022
Warm Up Your Sales With Summer Menus
Over the past five years, the number of limited-time offers (LTOs) has increased 64% at top 500 chain restaurants and retail operations1 and more are
07 March, 2022
Frozen, prepared foods offer operators more menu versatility and creativity
In an era of smaller menus and fewer kitchen employees, operators can cut back on staff onboarding and training as well as food spending by using froz
07 February, 2022
Consumers continue to crave global flavors
While the food industry continues to experience big changes, one thing remains the same – consumers’ love for global foods. In the U.S., they’re
01 January, 2022
Ready-to-eat foods add value to 2022 menus
Ghost kitchens, sometimes called virtual brands, are going gangbusters, proving that delivery-only concepts will remain economically viable into 2022.
07 December, 2021
Consumers Love Asian Appetizers
A recent Technomic report confirms what most operators probably already know – that consumers LOVE globally influenced foods. In fact, most have
07 November, 2021
Craveable Latin Flavors are Ideal for On-the-Go
Consumers’ eating habits are evolving. Instead of the traditional “three square meals,” today’s consumers are more and more likely to eat several smal
07 October, 2021
Classic Italian is Ideal for Takeout and Delivery
As delivery and takeout dining continue to remain popular with foodservice consumers, operators are always on the lookout for easy ways to keep attrac
07 September, 2021
Score Big This Fall with Craveable Appetizers
No matter what game days look like this year, there’s one thing we can count on; everyone loves to snack on appetizers while they cheer on their favor
07 August, 2021
Fried Vegetables Offer Menu Versatility
As popular as fried vegetables and fried cheese are among restaurant customers, it just makes sense to use them in as many creative ways as possible,
07 July, 2021
Shareable Appetizers Give Customers the Fun They Crave
With many states and municipalities easing restrictions on restaurant dining, customers are eager to get back to enjoying dine-in meals with family an
07 June, 2021
Fried on Fresh
Entrée salads really hit their stride in summertime, with new salad introductions peaking in the warmer months to take advantage of fresh vegetables a
01 May, 2021
Hot Ideas for Your Cinco de Mayo Menu
Holidays like Cinco de Mayo tend to stir up demand for festive Mexican favorites. Party packs, sampler platters, and other types of positioning are lo
01 April, 2021
Save Time and Labor with These 7 Items
Using ready-to-eat (RTE) products in your restaurant operation is a great way to save time and labor back-of-house as the industry continues to recove
01 March, 2021
What are Foodservice Consumers Craving in 2021?
As we move into 2021 with cautious optimism, 68% of consumers say they are “very excited to dine in” at restaurants again once they feel it’s safe. Te
01 February, 2021
What Customers Crave in 2021
Plant-Based Options are the Rage in 2021 One culinary trend often goes hand-in-hand with another; and in 2021, the popularity of plant-forward foods i
01 January, 2021
The 3 Most Popular Appetizers of 2020
Even with all the changes restaurants experienced in 2020, some things stayed the same. In operations throughout the industry, salads, soups, and wing
06 April, 2020
An Amazing Menu is Crucial to Restaurant Success
Many people dream of opening a restaurant. Serving beautifully plated food to smiling, happy customers; getting involved in the community; being finan
06 April, 2019
Finding Food Supplier Partners: Key to Growing Your Restaurant Chain
Did you know that despite the COVID pandemic, nearly 12,000 new restaurants opened between March and December in America?* Those who see themselves at
06 April, 2019
5 Ways to Explore the World of Fusion Foods
We tend to think of fusion foods as a relatively new trend, ushered in by celebrity chefs and the food truck boom of recent years. The truth is, foods
06 April, 2019
Fried Pickles—Comfort Food with a Modern Twist
Like many food legends, the history of the fried pickle is murky at best. However, the most common tale places the credit on an Arkansas drive-in arou
06 April, 2019
3 Tips on Choosing Your Frozen Foods Supplier
Foodservice operators learned through COVID that working with trusted suppliers who are willing to assist them through even the toughest circumstances
06 April, 2019
There’s More to Mozzarella Sticks Than Cheese
One of the most popular menu items at restaurants and sports bars throughout the country is a basket of hot, fried mozzarella sticks. Up 3.6% over the
06 April, 2019
Update Your Menu for Success Now and in the Future
If 2020 had been a “normal” year, many restaurant operators would be expanding their menus or even opening additional locations. However, the COVID-19
06 April, 2019
