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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...

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...

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....

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...

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...