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April 18, 2023
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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As snacking replaces full meals, small bites grow in sales importance. Learn how the foodservice trend of small bites has evolved into big business.
Snacking and Socialization: A Successful Formula for Serving Customers in 2023
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Struggling to boost on-premise sales? The solution could involve offering games and other activities, coupled with shareable and snack-focused menu items.
Tasty Trio: Three Up-and-Coming Chefs Help Feed Need for New Culinary Experiences
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Economic challenges may persist, but there's a big appetite for new culinary experiences. Learn about 3 chefs at the forefront of menu innovation in 2023.
Spring Forward: Foodservice Operators Set the Table for Sales Growth
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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
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Dessert boards are satisfying a pent-up appetite for shareable and customizable sweet treats. Trace the evolution of this key foodservice trend for 2023.
Great Explorations: Global Influences Elevate Menus with a World Of Culinary Creativity
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Expect international influences to trend on menus in 2023. Explore global flavor forecasts from Technomic, Food Management and Mondelēz Foodservice.
Say Cheese! Pizza's Possibilities Sure to Make Foodservice Operators Smile in 2023
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What culinary possibilities will pizza realize in 2023? Explore hot pizza trends and the latest pizza innovations from Taco Bell and Taco Cabana.
Limited-Time Offers, Unlimited Ingenuity: Specialty Items and Returning Favorites Feed Sales
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New research from Datassential shows growth in LTO innovation, while proven concepts like the McRib continue to be go-tos to jumpstart buzz and sales.
Palatable Partnerships: Brand Mashups Serve Up Endless Possibilities
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Major restaurant brands are partnering to expand their reach and points of access. Explore examples of how the co-branding trend boosts check averages.
Right Bites: Restaurants Rework Menus for Snack-Happy Market
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As small bites replace large meals, restaurant operations adjust menus for all-day snacking. Explore key data behind the latest trends in small plates.
Oh Dough They Didn't! Upstart Pizza Chains Cook Up New Recipes for Success
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As a versatile staple, pizza continues to power sales. Lean how fast-casual restaurant chains Pie Five and 7Pie are taking pizza innovation to new levels.
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Sustainability has become a core catalyst for foodservice success. Explore how True Food Kitchen and Mondelēz International exemplify the sustainability trend.
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Pumpkin-themed LTOs return to menus, but fresh takes on fall flavors are trending . Explore research revealing how tastes are changing with the season.
Do-Gooders: Sustainable Restaurant Concepts Are Good for the Planet and the Bottom Line
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Sustainability is not only good for the planet, it's also good for business. Learn how Next Level Burger and Sixty Vines boost profits sustainably .
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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.
Hot Sellers: Summer Flavor Forecast Calls for Wave of Appetite-Whetting Trends
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Summer sizzles with seasonal staples and trending twists on old favorites. Explore flavor forecasts from Datassential and EatingWell for summer menu ideas.
Food for Foresight: Plating More Plants and Tapping More Tech
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Learn why in 2022 and beyond rising consumer demand for wellness and safety will result in more plant-based items and tech integrations.
