Let's Chat Snacks (8)
Snack Happy: Snacking Trends Give Foodservice Operators Plenty to Smile About
September 21, 2021
Snacking has overtaken traditional eating behavior based on 3 meals a day. Learn how snacking is now playing a key role in boosting restaurant business.
Digital Tech Investments Connect Big Restaurant Brands with Big ROI
September 14, 2021
Major investments in digital tech keep paying off for big restaurant brands. Explore the pandemic-propelled innovations paving the way to higher profits.
A Thirst for Sales: Nonalcohol Beverages Help Restaurant Operations Refresh Business
September 7, 2021
Menus are filling up on nonalcoholic beverage concepts at major chains. Explore the latest taste trends, from dessert-inspired drinks to vegan varieties.
Growing ... Growing ...Not Gone: Big Restaurant Brands Post Big Sales Despite Pandemic
August 31, 2021
Even as concerns over the Delta variant persist, major restaurant brands post surging sales. Learn how Burger King, KFC and others are boosting business.
Time-Tested: Which Pandemic Practices Could Become Permanent?
August 26, 2021
Find out what adjustments operators across the country made during the pandemic—and how those moves are now helping them increase business.
Game On! Competition Heats Up as Restaurants Recruit Sports Stars to Score Sales
August 24, 2021
Sports promotions are a proven way to score sales for restaurants. Learn how major brands are teaming up with sports icons and fielding sports tie-ins.
Working It Out: Foodservice Cooks Up Solutions to Labor Shortage
August 17, 2021
Major restaurant chains are taking action to alleviate the post-pandemic labor crunch. Gain insight into the steps taken to attract and retain workers.
Functional Meets Flavorful: Plant-Based Concepts Keep Growing
August 10, 2021
Plant-based chicken and burgers satisfy the growing appetite for flavor and function. Learn how Project Pollo and Odd Burger are meeting consumer demand.
Secret to Success: Major Restaurant Chains Crack Code of Customization with Secret Menus
August 3, 2021
Secret menus provide foodservice operations with cost-effective opportunities for customization. Explore secret menu items from major restaurant chains.
Power Breakfast: What Consumers Want (Now) from This All-Important Meal
July 29, 2021
Discover which flavor, format and other breakfast trends today’s consumers want commercial and noncommercial foodservice, micro market and vending operators to provide.
Growing Pains: Big Chains Post Strong Pandemic Sales, Struggle with Post-Pandemic Demand
July 27, 2021
Now that restrictions have lifted, restaurant operations are straining to find staff to accommodate dine-in demand. Explore how major chains are coping.
Extra Helping: Foodservice Operators Tap More Tech to Propel Profits
July 20, 2021
Tech innovations at major restaurant brands are opening up new sales horizons. Learn how drones and digital are poised to propel profits to new heights.
Hot Streak: Restaurant Business Heats Up as Pandemic Winds Down
July 13, 2021
Applebee's, Chipotle and Dave & Buster's are among the major restaurant chains on the rebound. Learn how they're cooking up post-pandemic profitability.
A Hearty Appetite for Automation: Top Restaurant Chains Tap Next-Gen Tech to Feed Sales
July 6, 2021
COVID-19 accelerated foodservice innovation. Learn how Domino's and McDonald's are testing next-gen tech to extend the momentum for post-pandemic profits.
Snack and React: Snacking Soars, Family Dining Dips as Foodservice Industry Reinvents Itself
June 29, 2021
While snacks overtook meals during COVID-19, family dining had to be transformed. Explore how Golden Corral, IHOP, and others are reinventing themselves.
Taking the Cake: Trending Flavors That Will Boost Dessert Sales
June 24, 2021
Tapping into trending tastes and ingredients can help you offer buzzworthy desserts, which will make your menu stand out from the competition.
Leaner, Faster, Smarter: Menus Shrink, Drive-Thrus Pick Up Speed
June 22, 2021
The aftershocks of the pandemic are sure to linger, as restaurant chains continue to pare down menus and reimagine the dining experience, off premises and on.
Post-Pandemic Possibilities: A Plateful of Opportunities and Challenges
June 15, 2021
As the restaurant industry enters the post-pandemic era, major brands rebalance to navigate a transitional phase, retain gains and reemerge stronger.
The Future of Functional: A Smorgasbord of Snack Sales for Foodservice Operators
June 8, 2021
The pandemic has accelerated the better-for-you snack trend. Learn about rising demand for options that balance gratifying flavor with nutritional value.
Pecking Order: Record Chicken Sales Lead to Shortage
June 1, 2021
The chicken sandwich wars have reached a new level as demand surpasses supply. Explore the latest stage in the evolution of this key foodservice trend.
