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21 Nov Trend-forward rolled tacos are filled with flavor

Posted at 12:43h in Appetizers, Asian, Delivery, Finger foods, Menu Ideas, Spicy, Tacos, Takeout, What's New on Home 0 Comments

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It’s no longer groundbreaking news that consumers are craving spicy foods more than ever before. A recent survey showed that 80% of consumers enjoy hot and spicy foods, while over half of those surveyed eat spicy foods at least once a week.1 Foodservice operations have capitalized...

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...

07 Oct Craveable Latin Flavors are Ideal for On-the-Go

Posted at 20:47h in Burritos, Drive thru, Flautas, Handhelds, Latin, Mexican, Snacks, Tacos, Taquitos 0 Comments

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Consumers’ eating habits are evolving. Instead of the traditional “three square meals,” today’s consumers are more and more likely to eat several smaller meals or snacks across all dayparts. This means that easy access to handheld foods that are easy to handle and eat on-the-go, whether...

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 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 An Amazing Menu is Crucial to Restaurant Success

Posted at 18:22h in Burritos, Chili, Comfort food, Delivery, Latin, Mexican, Spicy, Tacos, Takeout, Vegetarian 0 Comments

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Many people dream of opening a restaurant. Serving beautifully plated food to smiling, happy customers; getting involved in the community; being financially successful … it’s like something out of a movie. But as the saying goes, “If it was easy, everyone would do it!” With sales...

06 Apr Update Your Menu for Success Now and in the Future

Posted at 17:26h in Appetizers, Chili, Delivery, featured, Potstickers, Tacos, Takeout, Vegetarian, Wontons 0 Comments

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If 2020 had been a “normal” year, many restaurant operators would be expanding their menus or even opening additional locations. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a wrench into nearly everyone’s plans. The virus has had a massive impact on foodservice, with 17% of restaurants (or...