It’s comforting to think that however much the foodservice landscape shifts, comfort food retains its appeal and can be counted on by operators to serve up sales.
Growth Spurt Alert: Flourishing Plant-Based Foods Sure to Keep Mushrooming on Menus
Topics: Trends, Vegan, Vegetarian, Foodservice Industry, Retail, Health & Wellness, Functional, Plant-Based
Robots to the Rescue: Advances in Robotics Relieve Labor Crisis
One of the greatest and most far-reaching ramifications of the pandemic for foodservice operations across segments has been its transformative impact on labor. A once-robust buffet of staffing options has become slim pickings for many operators who scramble to find enough employees to ensure a worthy customer experience. And with labor costs rising, staffing has not only become scarce, but it’s also increasingly pricey at a time when margins continue to be especially tight.
Topics: Technology, Trends, Foodservice Industry, Operations, COVID-19, Coronavirus
Tech 2.0: Digital Innovation Tops Menu of Must-Haves for Restaurant Operations
As the catalyst for industrywide disruptions, the pandemic has proven that, once again, necessity is the mother of invention. Labor-saving automation and robotics, personalized in-app experiences, AI-enabled digital menu boards and numerous other tech advances became mission critical as the hunger for contactless convenience and greater operational efficiency intensified.
Topics: Technology, Trends, Foodservice Industry, Operations, COVID-19, Coronavirus, Digital/Online Ordering
Tapping Out: Price-Sensitive Consumers Shift to Apps and Drive-Thrus
Consumer data offers a feast of insights that foodservice operators can use to feed the bottom line. Find the choice cuts and you just might gain an edge on the competition.
Topics: Trends, Foodservice Industry, Sales & Profitability, Operations, Drive-Thru, COVID-19, Coronavirus, Mobile App
Food for Foresight: Plating More Plants and Tapping More Tech
There may not be any crystal ball to tell us what the foodservice industry can expect this year and beyond, but there is a feast of research to dig into. So let’s serve up a few juicy morsels that are sure to whet your appetite for what’s on course for the foreseeable future.'
Topics: Trends, Foodservice Industry, Menu, Health & Wellness, COVID-19, Coronavirus, Digital/Online Ordering, Plant-Based