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How to Use Sweet Treats to Help Drive Profits
July 25, 2023
An enticing dessert menu can translate into higher sales — if restaurants are able to offer sweet treats that deliver what consumers want.
Seasonal Desserts Help Heat Up Summer Profits
May 30, 2023
Maximize your summer sales with dessert menu items that feature seasonal ingredients and other elements consumers crave during warm-weather months.
4 Ways to Modernize French Pastry
April 27, 2023
Giving French pastries a makeover to include modern formats and trending flavors could invigorate your menu — and sales.
All About Newstalgia in Desserts
January 26, 2023
Tweaking familiar dishes to include a new flavor or format could be the menu addition that will pique consumer interest and help increase sales.
4 Trending Ways to Elevate Snacks
December 22, 2022
Tweaking familiar dishes to include a new flavor or format could be the menu addition that will pique consumer interest and help increase sales.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Frozen Treats Coming in Hot This Summer
May 26, 2022
Frozen desserts can help restaurants attract customers during the summer months — particularly if they feature today’s top flavor and other trends.
Elevate the Movie Theater Experience with Crave-Worthy Concessions
February 24, 2022
Today’s moviegoers are looking for more than just plain popcorn—and theaters are meeting the demand with upscale food and beverages.
In for a Treat: Find Out What Elements Will Help Produce a Winning Dessert Menu
January 27, 2022
Desserts designed to be eaten on the go can help restaurants meet the consumer demand for convenient sweet snacks—after meals and at other times.
How The Cookies Crumbl: Cookies Hit Sweet Spot on National Cookie Day and Every Day
December 3, 2021
Sales at gourmet cookie shops are surging. Explore the growth of the gourmet cookie takeout and delivery category as National Cookie Day approaches.
Bite to Treat: Building the Best Between-Meal Snack Menu
October 28, 2021
Consumers’ taste for snacks has increased—find out how you can meet the demand for between-meal menu items.
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.
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.
All in Good Time: What Makes for a Winning LTO in 2021?
March 25, 2021
The pandemic has altered operators’ approach to limited time offers. Find out why—and what consumers want from LTOs now.
Snacking Comes of Age: Understand Generational Preferences to Position Your Menu for Success
February 25, 2021
Snacking has increased in recent years. Here’s how to customize your offerings to satisfy the unique preferences of every generation.
