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02 Aug Game-day snacks can lead to higher check values

Posted at 12:39h in Appetizers, Asian, Comfort food, Dips, Fall menu, Finger foods, Game day, Latin, LTOs, Mexican, Potstickers, Snacks, Tacos, Wontons 0 Comments

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Despite a 2021 dip, consumer spending on game day has been on the rise overall and is expected to rise even more this fall*. That’s why it’s important for restaurant operators to start planning now for game-day specials, LTOs, and promotions to take advantage of...

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...

01 Jan Consumers continue to crave global flavors

Posted at 10:07h in Asian, Dips, Latin, Mexican, Sauces, Spicy, Vegetarian 0 Comments

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While the food industry continues to experience big changes, one thing remains the same - consumers’ love for global foods. In the U.S., they’re increasingly ordering globally inspired foods and beverages from restaurants* and 72% of consumers are very or somewhat interested in global flavors.** According...

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 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...