Let's Chat Snacks (5)
Autumn Appetites: Consumers Fall for a Shift in Seasonal Flavors
October 4, 2022
Pumpkin-themed LTOs return to menus, but fresh takes on fall flavors are trending . Explore research revealing how tastes are changing with the season.
Do-Gooders: Sustainable Restaurant Concepts Are Good for the Planet and the Bottom Line
September 27, 2022
Sustainability is not only good for the planet, it's also good for business. Learn how Next Level Burger and Sixty Vines boost profits sustainably .
Beverages and Desserts Fuel Flavor Inspiration
September 20, 2022
Inspired by classic beverage elements, operators are creating new dessert menu items — as well as drinks that feature dessert flavors.
Room to Grow: New Restaurant Design Trends for Returning In-Store Traffic
September 13, 2022
Datassential research shows restaurants are shifting design strategy to accommodate growth of onsite traffic. Explore trending restaurant design concepts.
Robots, Plants, Profits: A Fresh Recipe for Success in the New Age of Foodservice
September 6, 2022
Two trends--robotics and plant-based meat alternatives--are fusing to move foodservice forward. Learn how they are transforming the foodservice landscape.
A Hunger for Convenience: Digital Innovation, From Fast Casual to C-Store Segments
August 30, 2022
Shake Shack is a beacon of digital innovation in the fast-casual segment. Now QuikTrip raises the bar for c-stores with frictionless cashier-free shopping.
How to Make Fall a Stellar Dessert Season
August 25, 2022
From traditional flavors to fresh takes on pies and other classic items, incorporating specific elements will make fall desserts can’t-miss menu items.
Menu Momentum: Limited-Time Offers Bring Mix of Fresh and Familiar to the Table
August 23, 2022
Ideally, limited-time offers are standout sales boosters. Explore a few of the latest LTO success stories that balance the new with the tried and true.
Cool It! Summer LTOs Focus on Refreshing Fruit Flavors
August 16, 2022
Summer LTOs are making a splash on restaurant menus across America. Explore a few of the key fruit flavor profiles that slake operators' thirst for sales.
Rising to the Challenge: Restaurant Chains Elevate the Customer Experience In-Store and Online
August 9, 2022
As demographics change, restaurant chains innovate the customer experience accordingly. Explore customer experience innovations from IHOP and Sweetgreen.
Secret Sauce: Less Is More for Successful Restaurant Chains During the Pandemic
August 2, 2022
Explore the trend of top restaurant chains shifting focus from unit growth to sales growth and see how they navigate an inflationary environment.
4 Tips for Crafting a Winning Dessert LTO
July 28, 2022
Seasonal flavors, familiar brands and other elements can turn the introduction of your summer limited-time offer dessert items into a can’t-miss event.
Feed The Need: Restaurant Foot Traffic Returns, Takeout Remains Strong
July 26, 2022
Yelp searches for dining and takeout reflect the changing foodservice landscape. Explore the data and new innovations for pickup at Panera and Chipotle.
Metaverse Measures Up, Major Restaurant Brands Dig In
July 19, 2022
Top restaurant chains are hungry to tap the promotional potential of the metaverse. Explore Jimmy John's and Pizza Hut's ambitious metaverse initiatives.
Full Speed Ahead: Fast-Casuals Fast-Track Drive-Thru Innovations
July 12, 2022
From Chipotle's lucrative Chipotlane to Taco Bell's high-tech prototype Taco Bell Defy, drive-thrus are paving the way to the fast-casual future.
Time-Honored Elements from Latin Cuisine Are Enhancing Dessert Menus
July 5, 2022
Find out what traditional flavors from cuisine that originated in Mexico and other Latin countries are being incorporated into today’s desserts.
New Roads to Revenue: Delivery Innovations Fueled by Fast-Changing Market
June 28, 2022
Explore delivery innovations from Uber Eats and the earth-friendly, cost-effective foodservice trend of sustainable packaging and reusable containers.
Hot Sellers: Summer Flavor Forecast Calls for Wave of Appetite-Whetting Trends
June 21, 2022
Summer sizzles with seasonal staples and trending twists on old favorites. Explore flavor forecasts from Datassential and EatingWell for summer menu ideas.
Breakfast Bounce Back: Morning Daypart Serves Up Fresh Start
June 14, 2022
The morning daypart is in the midst of a resurgence, as shown by the U.S. expansion of OEB Breakfast Co. and Denny's acquisition of Keke's Breakfast Cafe.
Think Fast: Top Fast-Casual Brands Intensify Focus on Faster, Easier Customer Experience
June 7, 2022
Fast-casual restaurant brands are expanding digital access. Learn how Shake Shack, Panera and others are building out an omnichannel customer experience.
