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Brain Gain: A.I. Cooks Up Smarter Ways for Restaurants to Operate

October 3, 2023

Stepping up to the plate when it comes to determining how to integrate artificial intelligence into your foodservice operation is a smart move. Fact is, on the most basic level, A.I. serves up opportunities to boost efficiency, productivity and creativity.

Shifting Gears: Quick Service and Fast-Casual Twists and Turns

November 21, 2023

Fast casual and quick service restaurants are poised for big growth. Learn how Subway and Sizzler are navigating challenges and maximizing opportunities.

Sweet Spots: Dessert Diversification Bites and Insights

November 7, 2023

Indulgent desserts are trending as key to a balanced approach to wellbeing. Explore the diversity of desserts hitting the sweet spot in foodservice today.

Fast Track Snacks: Shareable Grab-and-Go Foods Feed Market Need

October 17, 2023

As snacking continues to replace full meals, small bites and shareables grow in popularity. Explore the small plates trend at restaurants and c-stores.

The Perks: Post-COVID-19 Coffee Helps Give Healthcare Foodservice a Shot in the Arm

September 19, 2023

Perking Up Profits: What’s Brewing in the Coffee Shop Segment

September 5, 2023

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Trends

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Sweet Spots: Dessert Diversification Bites and Insights

Fast Track Snacks: Shareable Grab-and-Go Foods Feed Market Need

Brain Gain: A.I. Cooks Up Smarter Ways for Restaurants to Operate

The Perks: Post-COVID-19 Coffee Helps Give Healthcare Foodservice a Shot in the Arm

Spreading It Thick: How Sauces Are Feeding Business In a Big Way

Accelerating Advances: Catching Up with Fast Casual

Keep It Flowing: Restaurant Subscriptions Open Floodgates of Sales

Snack Facts: New Report Digs Into Latest Global Trends

Artificial Intelligence Gets Real: How AI Is Transforming Foodservice

A Call for Innovation: Foodservice Bottom Line Expected to Feast on Smartphone Tech in 2023

At The Plate: Foodservice Ready for More Hits Than Misses in 2023

4 Ways to Modernize French Pastry

Small Bites, Big Sales: Foodservice Feasts on Snacks to Feed Bottom Line

Tasty Trio: Three Up-and-Coming Chefs Help Feed Need for New Culinary Experiences

Spring Forward: Foodservice Operators Set the Table for Sales Growth

Raising The Bar: Dessert Bars Elevate Small Bites to Big Trend Status

Great Explorations: Global Influences Elevate Menus with a World Of Culinary Creativity

Digging Deeper Into Digital: Restaurant Chains Ramp Up to Meet Consumer Demand

New Year, New Foodservice Frontiers: From Metaverse to the Universe and Back

Say Cheese! Pizza's Possibilities Sure to Make Foodservice Operators Smile in 2023

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Operations

Dig into tips and insights from our foodservice industry experts to help you streamline and enhance your service.

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Shifting Gears: Quick Service and Fast-Casual Twists and Turns

Perking Up Profits: What’s Brewing in the Coffee Shop Segment

A Matter of Convenience: C-Stores Go All In for Dine-In and Takeout

Picking Up The Pace: Restaurants Accelerate Drive-Thru Enhancements, Ramp Up Rewards

What's Cooking? Creative Restaurant Concepts Ignite Imaginations, Dig Into Opportunities

Celebrating Women in Foodservice, 2023

Consumer Snacking Is Mindful, Not One-Size-Fits-All

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Culinary

Discover food and flavor trends, exciting menu innovations and delicious inspiration to help you meet consumer demand.

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Asian Flavors & Formats Feed Dessert Inspiration

All About Newstalgia in Desserts

4 Trending Ways to Elevate Snacks

Beverages and Desserts Fuel Flavor Inspiration

4 Tips for Crafting a Winning Dessert LTO

In for a Treat: Find Out What Elements Will Help Produce a Winning Dessert Menu

How The Cookies Crumbl: Cookies Hit Sweet Spot on National Cookie Day and Every Day

Taking the Cake: Trending Flavors That Will Boost Dessert Sales

Popular: What We're Snacking On

Perking Up Profits: What’s Brewing in the Coffee Shop Segment

Oh Dough They Didn't! Upstart Pizza Chains Cook Up New Recipes for Success

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