Consumer Behavior
What You Need to Know About Gen Alpha: The Next Wave of Customers
August 29, 2023
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.
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.
Brand Values: Tips and Insights for Restaurants
July 11, 2023
Supporting social causes can strengthen restaurants’ connection with both employees and customers — depending on how operators back initiatives.
At The Plate: Foodservice Ready for More Hits Than Misses in 2023
May 2, 2023
The National Restaurant Association forecasts strong growth for foodservice, but economic challenges persist. Learn how top chains innovate to drive sales.
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.
Snacking and Socialization: A Successful Formula for Serving Customers in 2023
March 30, 2023
Struggling to boost on-premise sales? The solution could involve offering games and other activities, coupled with shareable and snack-focused menu items.
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.
Leveraging TikTok’s Influence in the Foodservice Industry
November 3, 2022
With short videos and a sizable foodie fan base, TikTok can be an effective way to promote their menu items and other dining experience aspects.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Under Wraps: What’s Next for Off-Premises Packaging?
May 20, 2021
Restaurants met evolving off-premises packaging needs last year. But are they ready to address new outdoor dining demands this summer?
The Rise of Ghost Kitchens: What to Know
April 29, 2021
Find out how ghost kitchens are helping both established restaurants and new dining concepts make delivery a cost-effective option.
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.
