The pandemic may have put an unforeseen strain on the industry and brought business to a crawl, but a Bank of America study has revealed that sales have gone from fizzle to sizzle as the big brands turned the corner on the coronavirus.1 Small chains and independent restaurants, meanwhile, remain stalled.1
Topics: Restaurant Operations, Trends, Quick Service Restaurant, Casual Dining Restaurant, Delivery, Sales & Profitability, Operations, Drive-Thru, Restaurants, quick service restaurants
As the COVID-19 outbreak compels restaurant operations to make a turn toward off-premises sales, third-party delivery picks up more speed on the fast-track of growth.
Topics: Restaurant Operations, Delivery, Customer Experience, Distribution, Delivery App
As foodservice operators and chefs get creative in their quest to serve up sales during the coronavirus outbreak, it seems that off-premises is always moving forward. But sometimes going back to the tried and true may be the best route to higher sales.
Topics: Restaurant Operations, Takeout, Delivery, Family, Convenience, Customer Experience, Menu Strategy, Sales & Profitability
COVID-19 (a.k.a. the coronavirus) may be an astonishing outbreak, but foodservice is far from broken. Though the dark clouds of coronavirus continue to gather, there have been bright spots that show the industry's resiliency and resolve.
Topics: Restaurant Operations, Trends, Independents, Family Restaurant, Regional, Commercial, Quick Service Restaurant, Casual Dining Restaurant, Meal Kits, National, Local, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Restaurant
Plant-based foodservice alternatives continue to flourish in the fertile ground of rising demand for sustainable, wellness-oriented menu options. Survey results from the market research firm Datassential show that the plant-based phenomenon is growing.
Topics: Technology, Restaurant Operations, Trends, Recipe
See how you can leverage 2020’s top trends to help tailor your menu for today’s evolving tastes.
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