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Recharge the Menu with Power Bowls
Today’s diners are expecting more from their meals. That’s why power bowls, with their blend of function and flavor, hit all the right notes with patrons. Between 2017 and 2018, power bowl sales increased by 70%. These dishes are especially popular with busy and younger audiences, as roughly one-third of Gen Z and millennials increased...
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Give lunch some love to revive LSR traffic
As COVID-19 upended business worldwide, restaurants across the industry saw dramatic shifts in patronage. Fast food restaurants, with their drive-thru windows and off-premise investments, enjoyed an uptick in traffic, while limited service restaurants (LSRs) saw a decrease. By looking at the statistics behind the downswing and remembering why customers choose LSRs, operators can identify and...
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Keep Your Menu Up to Date with Creative Executions
Appeal to diners’ current preferences and boost your sales with these quick tips on trending formats and cuisines. 1. Food Bowls What they are: Examples of successful food bowl executions include Chipotle, sweetgreen, honeygrow and more. Customers choose from ingredients starting with a base like rice or greens, a protein and various toppings, offering...
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Breakfast Trends to Wake Up Your Menu
More than ever, consumers are ordering breakfast from their favorite restaurants. With this uptick in breakfast traffic across the industry, now is the perfect time to look at how and when you’re serving the most important meal of the day. The Endless Breakfast Not surprisingly, younger diners are ordering breakfast items well past traditional...
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3 Menu Approaches to Maximize Patron Loyalty
It turns out many diners are creatures of habit, as a recent Technomic survey reports that 48% of consumers prefer to revisit familiar restaurants versus taking a chance on a new place. Yet many of those returning guests will welcome the chance to switch up their usual to try a new dish, since 46% of...
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Blurring the Dayparts with All-Day Breakfast
More and more foodservice operations are offering breakfast at all hours to meet demand. About one-third of consumers are more likely to buy this meal past the morning daypart than they were two years earlier, and 35% say that serving it at any time entices them to dine at restaurants they typically wouldn’t visit. Offering...
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Easy, Healthy and Just for Me: Current Trends in Fast Casual Dining
Consumers are still flocking to fast casual restaurants, which offer a convenient and affordable alternative to traditional sit-down dining. Which trends are shaping the industry today? Here are a few key areas to watch: Technology It’s playing a more significant role than ever in the fast casual dining experience. Consumers love the convenience of...
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Make Way for Better Breakfast Month
September is better breakfast month, meaning it’s the perfect time to promote these ever-popular foods. Prior to COVID-19, 30% of consumers said they were purchasing breakfast more often from restaurants or other foodservice locations, while 53% said they would be more likely to purchase breakfast options that are high in protein. Now that people are...
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4 Soup-and-Side Ideas for Winter Warmth
These four soup recipes will ladle out nutritious comfort for students and keep guests pouring into your restaurant, even on the coldest days. Fire up appetites further by pairing each with a sandwich or salad to add exciting texture and flavor contrasts. Turkey Sweet Potato & Noodle Soup Guests will love cozying up with...
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More Students are Lining Up for School Meals
According to a Food Research and Action Center study, students ate more breakfast and lunch at school during the 2021-2022 school year, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Understanding the what, why and how of students’ school meal habits can help operators plan fun and engaging menu ideas for the school year. The What In the 2021-2022...
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