Drive Traffic with Snacks for Holiday Shoppers
November 2016
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 the perfect way to satisfy shoppers in a hurry. Snacks are quickly becoming a profitable meal category for operators, as nearly 83% of people say they snack daily.
Shoppers often visit restaurants before, during or after shopping trips for sustenance. Plus, savory snacking hits an all-time high in the month of December. It’s the perfect time to offer protein-packed snacks to fuel your holiday shoppers. Try these recipe ideas made with better-for-you Butterball turkey:
- Turkey Pick-Up Sticks: These tasty turkey skewers with a Thai twist make a portable pick for on-the-go diners.
- Brooklyn-Style Turkey Meatballs: Skip the spaghetti and get straight to the protein with these flavorful turkey meatballs.
- Turkey Flatbread Pizetta: Offer this flatbread as a holiday LTO—it’s a convenient, sharable dish for a table of hungry shoppers.
Find even more small plate and snack ideas for the holiday rush in our Culinary Center.
SOURCES
Snacking Consumer Trend Report, Technomic, 2014.
Snacking Consumer Trend Report, Technomic, 2016.
NPD: Time, Place Matter in Snack Selection, Food Business News, October 2015.
