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Trends and Insights

As our industry changes, adapting is essential. Check back often for new insights, data, and trends.
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Prepare Your Restaurant for a Possible Recession

Learn proven strategies now to prevent a possible decline in sales or customer counts in the future.

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Beverage Menus for Every Generation

The beverage customer landscape continues to evolve and expand. Here’s how you can keep your drink selection current and inclusive.

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Signature Menu Items Made Easy with Speed-Scratch

Speed-scratch is basic to many operations. Variations on the theme can exceed expectations and turn simple fare into signature dishes.

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How to Get More Creative with Condiments

Condiments can be so much more than ketchup, mustard, and mayo. Indulge your patrons’ need for adventure with creative signature condiments.

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Upgrade Your Coffee Program with Coffee mate’s Plant-Based Creamers

Consumers are looking for more and more plant-based options away from home. As you’re making shifts to meet increasing demand, it’s important to consider all aspects of your operation—including your coffee station. 

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Coffee Flights Spotlight Variety and Create Experiences

Inspired by wine flights, coffee samplers allow guests to explore varietals and styles via tasting experiences that strengthen brand affinity and bolster loyalty.

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How to Build a Grab-and-Go Restaurant Menu

Restaurant grab-and-go pantries are a perfect way to grow customer visits and loyalty while introducing another income stream for a restaurant.

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Women in Foodservice: Building and Benefitting From Diverse Leadership

In advance of the Women’s Foodservice Forum (WFF) Leadership Conference, CEO and President Therese Gearhart offers straight talk about why the industry benefits from gender equity and how WFF can help.

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Top 6 Milk Alternatives, Plus Contenders

Nut milks and other nondairy milks are the driving factor in the milk category today. Find out how you can satisfy demand with alternative milk.

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Tips and Techniques for Smooth-Functioning Kitchens

When the kitchen is stressed, productivity and teamwork suffer. Learn to control the pressure in advance. We have tips to make everything run smoother.

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7 Ways to Promote Plant-Based Proteins

Demand for meat-free foods has had a major impact on foodservice. Learn what’s happening in plant-based cooking and how you can profit.

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ProStart Pros Pick Top Cookie Recipe

Is there such a thing as the best cookie, one recipe that stands out above all others? Culinary instructors for NRAEF’s ProStart program named Eggnog Thumbprints as the One to Bake Right Now!

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