Trends and Insights

Customers love soup for its soul-soothing qualities. Operators love the labor and food utilization advantages. So, serve more soup. Get our free eBook with tips and recipes here.

Plant-based beverages like juices and milk alternatives have soared in popularity. Learn how to satisfy the demand for these premium beverages that support premium pricing.

Intriguing ponzu, miso, and other Japanese flavors are finding their way on to more and more menus. Learn how the trend can work in your operation.

Plant-based foods are hugely popular. Get ahead of the wave and feature vegan dishes—no animal products whatsoever. Its trend line is up 97% in the past four years!

Beverages are add-ons that add lots of profit. Discover 10 easy ways to promote beverage sales. It can be as easy as a food/beverage combo suggestion from the server. 

Learn which sauces are trending right now. From aioli to reductions we’re seeing them on menus across the nation. Get speed scratch prep tips for deep flavor the easy way. 

Chicken is liked or loved by 88% of patrons, so it pays to discover new recipes. We’ve got 10 great ones for you in our new eBook.

Meal kits let operators maintain sales and customer loyalty. Make your own DIY kits similar to subscription plans. You’ll get the income and customers get your cuisine. Win-win.

Demanding times require swift innovation. The kind EDWINS, a training and fine-dining operation, did. They went to 100% takeout and delivery in about one day. Read how.

Customers don’t always order a beverage with a takeout meal, but a suggestion from you can remedy that. Use these ideas to put some extra sparkle in your sales.

Specials and LTOs (Limited Time Offers) are easy ways to keep your menu fresh and inviting to customers. Learn how menu change can spur sales.

Expand your Mediterranean Cuisine repertoire with recipes from our brand-new eBook. It shows you exciting ideas from Spain to Egypt and all points in between. Get the free eBook, here.