trends and insights

Trends and Insights

As our industry changes, adapting is essential. Check back often for new insights, data, and trends.

Focus LTOs and Specials on Seasonality

FOURTH IN A SERIES: Seasonality and LTO/Daily Specials go hand in hand. Use what’s fresh to create an exciting Limited-Time Offer or Daily Special and Create a Commotion. We have ideas to get you started.

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30 Ways to Showcase Fresh Produce on Your Menu

Fresh and seasonal are key concepts in modern cooking. The ideal ingredient for healthy, flavorful dishes is fresh produce. Discover how fresh fruits and veggies can propel your profits year-round.

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LTOs and Specials – Powerful Menu Development Tools

THIRD IN A SERIES: Want to make sure a new item will work for your menu? Test it as a Limited-Time Offer or as a Daily Special. Discover these powerful menu development tools.

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10 Reasons to Make Soup a Takeout Star

There are so many reasons that soup works for a carryout menu that we had a hard time limiting our list to 10. Read on for great soul-soothing, delicious soup ideas. 

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Offer More Chocolate! Your Guests Will Love You.

Ah, chocolate. No matter what desserts are popular at any given time—comfort food, mini-sweets, tropical fruit sorbets—chocolate will always be a favorite. Discover new chocolate trends and recipes that will delight your patrons.

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How to Give College Students What They Want

What do college students want to eat? Everything global, healthy, and real. Plus they want it available around the clock and customized. Learn how to satisfy these young scholars.

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Don’t Let Protein Costs Put a Hole in Your Profits

Center-of-the-plate proteins are some of your most expensive ingredients. Discover five ways to keep your costs down while satisfying consumer expectations.

Small Plates with Major Importance

Shareable starters, small plates, and sides offer guests a way to try out new tastes. That social aspect is one of the reasons for their increasing popularity. Read more about this hot trend.

How to Make the Most of Cream, Yogurt and Cheese

Give dairy products the credit they deserve. Consider how important cream, yogurt, and cheese are to your operation. They can boost profits with versatility and appeal.

Top 10 Food Trends to Watch in 2016

There are food and menu trends that come and go, and then there are trends that fundamentally change the way operators do business and customers enjoy away-from-home dining experiences. Here are 10 that look like real game-changers.

Learn Why LTOs and Specials Succeed

FIRST IN A SERIES: Limited-Time Offers and Daily Specials are surging in importance, letting operators try new ideas and keeping customer interest high. Learn successful recent promotions.

Layer Your Flavors With These Steps

Seasonings add flavor at every step; from prep to table, you can add deep, satisfying layers of flavor. Use these tips to amp up flavors for sales.

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