Trends and Insights

If you’re adding new foods and beverages to your menu, you want your guests to be excited about them right away. Here are a few ideas to get your new offerings off to a successful start.

Choices, choices! The arrival of so many plant-based products on the market is great news for chefs, baristas, and consumers because it means they can pick the right option for every situation. There’s no one best answer. Instead, consider how products made with each of these sources compare when choosing what to offer your guests.

Take an iced coffee or tea, add a splash or dash of flavor and voila! you have a premium beverage that supports a premium price. Learn what’s hot in the iced category.

Seasonal is a word that customers look for on menus, along with fresh, local, and sustainable. Respond with these 10 tips to help you manage your seasonal menu offerings and keep customers coming back.

Everyone enjoys a sweet finish to a meal. Give your guests a choice of desserts—mini-sized to mega-indulgent—and you’ll enjoy the extra profits. We have suggestions and links, here.