Appetizers

10 May Barbecue and Fruit Give Menus a Big Seasonal Boost

Posted at 12:37h in Appetizers, Asian, Burritos, Dips, Finger foods, Fried rice, Handhelds, Latin, Mexican, Potstickers, Sauces, Spicy, Wontons 0 Comments

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In the summertime, two types of food see a big boost in popularity among restaurant customers: Zesty barbecue and fresh, seasonal fruit.* Consumers love the sweet, salty, smoky flavor of barbecue and often look for globally inspired varieties, such as Korean or Brazilian; as much as...

07 Dec Ready-to-eat foods add value to 2022 menus

Posted at 20:53h in Appetizers, Asian, Burritos, Dips, Egg rolls, Flautas, Fried rice, Latin, Mexican, Potstickers, Ready-to-eat, Sauces, Spicy, Spring rolls, Taquitos, Wontons 0 Comments

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Ghost kitchens, sometimes called virtual brands, are going gangbusters, proving that delivery-only concepts will remain economically viable into 2022. According to Euromonitor, a market research firm, ghost kitchens could be a $1 trillion business by 2030. This is good news for the restaurant industry’s economic outlook....

07 Aug Score Big This Fall with Craveable Appetizers

Posted at 20:37h in Appetizers, Chili, Dips, Fall menu, Finger foods, Game day, Handhelds, LTOs, Sauces, Spicy 0 Comments

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No matter what game days look like this year, there’s one thing we can count on; everyone loves to snack on appetizers while they cheer on their favorite team at home, at tailgate parties, or at their local sports bar! That’s why restaurant should offer a...

07 Jul Fried Vegetables Offer Menu Versatility

Posted at 20:34h in Appetizers, Burgers, Delivery, Sides, Spicy, Takeout, Vegetarian 0 Comments

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As popular as fried vegetables and fried cheese are among restaurant customers, it just makes sense to use them in as many creative ways as possible, including side dishes, appetizers, and toppings. Fried vegetables are up 37.5% over the past four years on the menus of...

07 Jun Shareable Appetizers Give Customers the Fun They Crave

Posted at 20:31h in Appetizers, Asian, Dips, Handhelds, Latin, Mexican, Potstickers, Sauces, Wontons 0 Comments

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With many states and municipalities easing restrictions on restaurant dining, customers are eager to get back to enjoying dine-in meals with family and friends. As the industry gradually gets back to normal post-COVID, restaurants are increasingly considering the future of flavor and what consumers might demand. “If...

01 May Fried on Fresh

Posted at 20:28h in Appetizers, Asian, Potstickers, Salad, Spring rolls, Wontons 0 Comments

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Entrée salads really hit their stride in summertime, with new salad introductions peaking in the warmer months to take advantage of fresh vegetables and greens.* Datassential recently reported that salads are the number one item on lunch menus, even outranking sandwiches, affirming the continuing appeal...

01 Apr Hot Ideas for Your Cinco de Mayo Menu

Posted at 20:18h in Appetizers, Burritos, Cinco de Mayo, Latin, Mexican, Spicy, Tacos, Taquitos 0 Comments

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Holidays like Cinco de Mayo tend to stir up demand for festive Mexican favorites. Party packs, sampler platters, and other types of positioning are logical ways to present limited-time offers (LTOs). Put together a mix-and-match sampler of mini-Mexican appetizers like spicy red mini tacos, mini...

01 Mar Save Time and Labor with These 7 Items

Posted at 20:10h in Appetizers, Asian, Bao buns, Chili, Fried rice, Potstickers, Ready-to-eat, Spicy 0 Comments

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Using ready-to-eat (RTE) products in your restaurant operation is a great way to save time and labor back-of-house as the industry continues to recover from the impact of COVID-19. In 2020, the virus led to the closure of 17% of restaurants (or about 110,000 establishments). In...

01 Feb What are Foodservice Consumers Craving in 2021?

Posted at 20:00h in Appetizers, Chili, Comfort food, Snacks, Spicy, Vegetarian 0 Comments

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As we move into 2021 with cautious optimism, 68% of consumers say they are “very excited to dine in” at restaurants again once they feel it’s safe. Technomic reports that industry sales declined by about $267 billion in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During that...

01 Jan What Customers Crave in 2021

Posted at 14:24h in Appetizers, Asian, Burritos, Chinese New Year, Egg rolls, Fried rice, Latin, Mexican, Potstickers, Sauces, Spicy, Spring rolls, Tacos, Vegetarian, Wontons 0 Comments

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Plant-Based Options are the Rage in 2021 One culinary trend often goes hand-in-hand with another; and in 2021, the popularity of plant-forward foods is a perfect match for the global flavors customers are craving. More than half of consumers believe restaurants should offer more plant-based options,1 and...

06 Apr The 3 Most Popular Appetizers of 2020

Posted at 16:51h in Appetizers, Asian, Chili, Latin, Mexican, Potstickers, Salad, Soup, Wontons 0 Comments

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Even with all the changes restaurants experienced in 2020, some things stayed the same. In operations throughout the industry, salads, soups, and wings remained the most commonly menued appetizers. Salads Salads were on appetizer menus in 83.6% of restaurants in 2020. Among those restaurants, the fine dining...

06 Apr Finding Food Supplier Partners: Key to Growing Your Restaurant Chain

Posted at 18:18h in Appetizers, Asian, Comfort food, Heat-and-serve, Latin, Mexican 0 Comments

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Did you know that despite the COVID pandemic, nearly 12,000 new restaurants opened between March and December in America?* Those who see themselves at the helm of a growing restaurant chain have an unquenchable spirit to win. For those on their trek to greatness, a...