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Time-Honored Elements from Latin Cuisine Are Enhancing Dessert Menus

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

Today’s moviegoers are looking for more than just plain popcorn—and theaters are meeting the demand with upscale food and beverages.

In for a Treat: Find Out What Elements Will Help Produce a Winning Dessert Menu

Desserts designed to be eaten on the go can help restaurants meet the consumer demand for convenient sweet snacks—after meals and at other times.

Franchise Frenzy: The Boom in Fast-Casual Segment Franchise Opportunities

In 2022, franchise restaurant locations may offer more branded menu items, ordering options and other new elements to help boost business.

How Noncommercial Operators Can Maximize Sales With Prepackaged Snacks

The demand for prepackaged snacks rose during the pandemic. Offering them after it will potentially increase healthcare and hotel operators’ sales.

Time-Tested: Which Pandemic Practices Could Become Permanent?

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

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

Tapping into trending tastes and ingredients can help you offer buzzworthy desserts, which will make your menu stand out from the competition.

All in Good Time: What Makes for a Winning LTO in 2021?

The pandemic has altered operators’ approach to limited time offers. Find out why—and what consumers want from LTOs now.

Snacking Comes of Age: Understand Generational Preferences to Position Your Menu for Success

Snacking has increased in recent years. Here’s how to customize your offerings to satisfy the unique preferences of every generation.

Stay In, Dig In: Family Meals Feed Need for Ease and Convenience

Sheltering families are hungry for convenient, budget-friendly meals. Explore the foodservice trend of family-oriented takeout and delivery options.

Taste Test: Small Foodservice Operations Nourish New Concepts

Learn how small foodservice operations, fueled by consumer demand for menu innovation, make a big impact on millennial dining while cutting restaurant costs.

The Power of Peanut Butter: How a Foodservice Staple Still Spreads Sales Around

Peanut butter's versatility helps makes it a must for menu innovation. Learn how foodservice operators are using it to crack the nut of a higher check average.

Foodservice Wake-Up Call: Cereal Struggles to Bowl over Consumers

The better-for-you and grab-and-go foodservice trends are reshaping the cereal category. Learn how out-of-the-box thinking can drive a higher check average.

Donuts, Dollars, Diversification: How a Foodservice Classic Keeps Sales Sweet

Menu innovation has made donut mania one of the latest bakery trends. Find out how foodservice operations are cashing in on the craze.

Noshing on Nostalgia: Snacking Staples Take the Cake

Millennial snack needs may stress novelty, but nostalgia is a multi-generational snack trend. Learn why menu innovation should combine novelty and nostalgia.

Cool New Asian-Inspired Ice Cream Snack Trend is on a Roll

Learn how Thai rolled ice cream is blazing a foodservice trail from coast to coast and exemplifying made-to-order menu innovation for the millennial snacker,

Mash-Up Mania: Sorting Through a Marvelously Muddled Foodservice Trend

Explore mash-up snack trends and the demographic and cultural factors driving them, plus tips and insights to tailor menu innovation to meet consumer demand.

Spotlight Interview #4: Joe Cusick, Director, National Accounts: Staying Relevant with Consumers

A foodservice industry expert shares insights into globally inspired millennial snack trends and offers menu innovation tips for\ a higher check average.

Opportunity Knocks: Delivery and Takeout Foodservice Trends Take off

Explore why foodservice and restaurant operations across America are developing to-go strategies to drive a higher check average and menu innovation.

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