trends and insights

Trends and Insights

As our industry changes, adapting is essential. Check back often for new insights, data, and trends.
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Good Food, Good Life—Your Customers Want Balance

Today’s notions of “health and wellness” go beyond nutrition—and even beyond food—to embrace the health of the planet and the good of society. Use this issue of Mix Magazine to discover why “good for you” means more than just nutrition.

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The Big Event: Holidays, Catering, and Game Days

Looking for a great source of new incremental sales? Look no further than this issue of Mix Magazine for great ideas for a triple play of holidays, catering, and sporting event promotions.

Top 10 Ways to Build Traffic

Learn how to build traffic and increase sales without resorting to discounts. We have 10 easy techniques to ramp up traffic, drive sales, and increase profits.

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The Breakfast Issue: Tips, Trends & Recipes

In order to build sales, it pays to seek out every possible avenue. Read this issue of Mix Magazine to learn how the morning daypart can increase traffic and revenues.

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Healthy Eating: Don’t Forget the Pleasure

Healthier menu options continue to trend strong, but let’s not forget that eating is about pleasure as well as health. Make sure you know which menu descriptors say “healthy” while also appealing to your patrons’ appetite. Plus, learn what you can do to make the local-source trend your friend.

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Healthful Cuisine Is Changing, Here’s How.

So-called "healthy" cuisine is moving away from “low everything” to a balanced approach, and successful operators are using it to appeal to their health-conscious customers. It’s all about flavor, freshness, and nutrition.

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Going With The Grain

Healthy, wholesome grains have been around for millennia, but interest in them is sparking right now.

Why Should They Buy Your Sandwich

Why Should They Buy Your Sandwich?

Sandwich tips to stay ahead of the curve.

Street Food: Big Trend on Campus

Street food is fun, tasty, trendy, cheap, adventurous, and meant to be eaten on the fly. If this sounds like something your students would like, study this issue of Mix Magazine.

Specialized Soft Drinks Offer an Edge

Discover how to add zip to your sales with specialized nonalcoholic drinks. We have ideas for great-tasting artisanal sodas, iced coffees and teas, and other soft beverages that customers will love.

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Building Multiple Points-of-Sale

These days, the more sales opportunities an operator can have, the better. Leveraging existing capabilities into additional venues and dayparts makes more sense than ever.

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Dessert Excitement: Upgrade the Favorites

Put a cherry on top of your profits with desserts that appeal to traditional tastes, while pleasing adventurous eaters too. Discover our tips that update classic desserts for every season.

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