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Transforming Nostalgic Desserts into New Formats

Basing desserts on a classic dish or nostalgic flavor is a growing trend — which operators can utilize to boost consumer interest and orders.

A Taste for Tie-Ins: Celebrity Partnerships Propel Menu Innovation

Fast-casual restaurants are feasting on celebrity partnerships. Explore the trend of celebrity signature items at McDonald's, Dunkin', Friendly's and more.

6 Snack and Dessert Trends for 2024

Learn about upcoming dessert trends and snacks for 2024. Find out about healthy snacks and new trending foods that are becoming popular.

Flying High: Limited-Time Offers Rising to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Limited-time offers are surging due to pent-up demand and the post-pandemic return of menu innovation. Learn about the latest ingenious LTO trends.

Social Media Feeds Menu Inspiration, Promotion

Get tips for improving your social media presence and leveraging social media as a tool for your restaurant and convenience store.

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

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

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

Winter Seasonal Desserts: Tips and Trends

Use these winter dessert trends and tips to boost profits throughout the holiday season and beyond.

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

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

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

Artificial intelligence is creating and cooking recipes to increase output and versatility. Track the trends as A.I. revolutionizes foodservice.

Donuts: They’re Not Just for Breakfast Anymore

Learn all about the growing donut industry with information on trending donut options and market research for restaurant and shop owners.

Grab-and-Go Breakfast Inspiration

Grab-and-go breakfast items can satisfy customer cravings for convenience—but to make sales soar, operators need to include the right elements.

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

As COVID-19 fades, coffee demand perks up in healthcare foodservice. Learn why pairing coffee with the right foods is a must for healthcare operators.

Pies Provide Platforms for Flavor Innovation

Learn more about the trending baked goods and pie trends in 2023. Find information and innovative dessert ideas for your restaurant.

OCS Report Shows Some Recovery and New Revenue Sources

The OCS industry shows recovery and new revenue sources.

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

Coffee shops continue to generate buzz and big sales. Explore data-informed insights into the strategies driving the success of Starbucks and Dutch Bros.

What You Need to Know About Gen Alpha: The Next Wave of Customers

Gen Alpha is poised to be restaurants’ next influx of new customers. To earn their business, operators need to know what — and how — to serve them.

A Top Priority for Customers Today – Healthy Snacks

Healthy snacks are now a high priority.

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

Particularly popular among millennials and Gen Zers, sauces are spreading across social media. Explore the latest sauces trending at big restaurant chains.

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