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Small bites are trending in a big way—and they’re increasing in popularity as go-to meal replacements. Turns out less is more as a growing appetite for grazing continues to upend traditional eating patterns.
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The Perks: Post-COVID-19 Coffee Helps Give Healthcare Foodservice a Shot in the Arm
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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.
Perking Up Profits: What’s Brewing in the Coffee Shop Segment
September 5, 2023
Coffee shops continue to generate buzz and big sales. Explore data-informed insights into the strategies driving the success of Starbucks and Dutch Bros.
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.
Small Bites, Big Sales: Foodservice Feasts on Snacks to Feed Bottom Line
April 18, 2023
As snacking replaces full meals, small bites grow in sales importance. Learn how the foodservice trend of small bites has evolved into big business.
Picking Up The Pace: Restaurants Accelerate Drive-Thru Enhancements, Ramp Up Rewards
April 4, 2023
Economic issues compel restaurants to take drive-thrus and loyalty programs to the next level. Explore restaurant drive-thru and loyalty program trends.
Spring Forward: Foodservice Operators Set the Table for Sales Growth
March 7, 2023
Foodservice operators look to spring for business to bloom. Explore menu trends for 3 key spring holidays: St. Patrick's Day, Easter and Mother's Day.
Raising The Bar: Dessert Bars Elevate Small Bites to Big Trend Status
February 21, 2023
Dessert boards are satisfying a pent-up appetite for shareable and customizable sweet treats. Trace the evolution of this key foodservice trend for 2023.
Next Course: 2023 Foodservice Tech Trends
January 17, 2023
Explore why two foodservice trends--off-premise restaurant formats and artificial intelligence systems--are poised to rise to new heights in 2023.
Serving Up Strategy: Restaurant Chains Navigate Mixed Menu of Opportunities and Challenges
January 10, 2023
As the pandemic fades, new opportunities and challenges arise for foodservice operators. Explore how top restaurant operations are navigating the new norm.
Palatable Partnerships: Brand Mashups Serve Up Endless Possibilities
November 15, 2022
Major restaurant brands are partnering to expand their reach and points of access. Explore examples of how the co-branding trend boosts check averages.
Happy Graze: Good News Feeds Foodservice Optimism
November 8, 2022
Foodservice operators are digging into a steady course of good news. Puttshack funding and sales at Subway and Domino's are signs of a strong recovery.
The Real (and Virtual) Deal: Restaurant Sales Spike, Metaverse Marketing Mounts
October 25, 2022
The restaurant industry is growing both in sales and in the metaverse. Explore the August sales spike and Chipotle's metaverse launch of a new menu item.
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.
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.
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.
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.
