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What’s Popular with Kids? Bold Flavors, Quick Bites and More
Similar to restaurants that cater to children, K-12 operators are gearing up to meet rising demands for nutrition and sophistication. As we transition into fall, here are some K-12 trends to keep an eye on: Students’ flavor preferences are changing beyond hot dogs and grilled cheese. The members of the youngest generation are being exposed...
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Positive perceptions of no-antibiotics-ever poultry are growing, and millennials and boomers are a major force behind that growth. By offering no-antibiotics-ever options, you can drive traffic, increase check averages and better align with the values of these two influential demographics. Today’s diners—especially boomers and millennials—are more health conscious than ever. Better-for-you dishes are in demand at restaurants, and...
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How Generation Z Is Changing Food away from Home
Generation Z consumers—those born between 1993 and 2003—are coming of age and having a larger impact when it comes to away-from-home dining. These consumers are ethnically diverse, digitally connected and health conscious. Most importantly, nearly 40% of older Gen Zers are eating at restaurants more than they were in previous years. Appealing to these diners...
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Appeal to All Appetites with Breakfast for Dinner
Breakfast is staying up past the morning hours and well into the late afternoon and evening—and it’s no longer all about bacon, eggs and toast. Breakfast-for-dinner specials can be a platform for menu creativity as well as a traffic driver during the busy back-to-school season. Most consumers—90%—are already eating breakfast for dinner at home, with...
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How Students Are Learning the Value of Foodservice
Today’s high school students are thinking about the foodservice industry in a different way. It’s no longer simply a source for a full-time job, but rather the beginning of an exciting career path. A rise in culinary programs across the country has led to a new generation of young adults discovering a passion for foodservice—from...
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As consumers’ eating habits evolve, bread is becoming less of a must-have at every meal and more of an indulgence. That means chefs are putting more care and thought into what kinds of breads they’re using in their dishes. They’re using bread as a way to bring on-trend flavor to the menu and meet diners’...
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Boost Holiday Profits with Thanksgiving Meal Kits
Thanksgiving may not be the most popular dining-out occasion, but that doesn’t mean your operation needs to press pause. Consider offering Thanksgiving meal kits to help your customers create memorable eating experiences at home while also enjoying a delicious meal with ease. Meal kits are surging in popularity across the country. It’s predicted that meal...
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Explore the United States of Chili
Chili recipes vary greatly depending on your location throughout the U.S. Some chefs insist that real chili doesn’t include beans. Others say that it isn’t chili unless it’s served atop a pile of cooked spaghetti noodles. When it comes to chili, there’s one thing all chefs can agree on: it’s an American comfort-food mainstay. Give...
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Make the Most of Back-to-School Season
Most parents would agree that it’s never too early to start preparing for back-to-school season. Follow their lead and start getting your operation ready for the onslaught of busy families and back-to-school shoppers. 83% of back-to-school shopping will take place in brick-and-mortar stores, as opposed to online retailers. Take advantage of this increase in foot...
https://www.butterballfoodservice.com/resources/make-the-most-of-back-to-school-season/
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Drive Traffic with Snacks for Holiday Shoppers
Sometimes, the stress of shopping isn’t limited to long lines and packed parking lots. Holiday shoppers are seeking convenient meals while they’re out and about. With streamlined service and protein-packed small plates, you can create a moment of peace and a quick break from the hustle and bustle for busy holiday shoppers. Snack-sized meals are...
https://www.butterballfoodservice.com/resources/drive-traffic-with-snacks-for-holiday-shoppers/
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