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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.
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?
Pick-Me-Ups: Pizza Continues to Drive Off-Premises Profits and Possibilities
May 18, 2021
Pizza continues to propel sales in off-premises channels. Learn about Pizza Hut's pickup lane innovation and opportunities for growth in the segment.
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.
Socially Delectable: Foodservice Operators Savor Social and Digital Channels
April 27, 2021
Learn how the COVID-19 shift to social and digital channels resulted in pop-up restaurants on Instagram and a gold rush of consumer data for top chains.
A Feast from the East: Asian Influences Add Flavor to Foodservice
March 30, 2021
Asian-inspired dishes and desserts have helped drive menu innovation during COVID-19. Explore a few of the latest examples of Asian culinary influence.
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.
Sales Surge: Consumers Dig In to Foodservice Despite Pandemic
March 23, 2021
Learn why sales at Texas Roadhouse and Jack in the Box have sizzled during COVID-19 and how these brands have made the leap from surviving to thriving.
Restaurant Revenue Reimagined: Pandemic Dishes Out Disruption
March 16, 2021
Learn how pandemic-propelled innovation continues to reshape the restaurant industry, with menu enhancements and artificial intelligence at drive-thrus.
Easy Does It: Restaurants Find Comfort Food Sales Satisfying
March 9, 2021
Comfort food classics and contemporary takes have surged during COVID-19. Explore the latest trends in tried-and-true favorites that feed the bottom line.
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.
Business Booster: COVID-19 Vaccine Poised to Give Foodservice Sales a Shot in the Arm
February 2, 2021
With the COVID-19 vaccine on the horizon, restaurant operations prep for another seismic shift. Explore the vaccine's implications for the industry.
The Skinny on Foodservice Innovation: Trim the Fat, Beef Up Technology
January 21, 2021
Learn how the COVID-19 has compelled major restaurant chains to trim menus and integrate technology to manage margins more effectively and increase sales.
