Snacks continue to evolve far beyond the occasional treat—and sales have been sweet. In fact, over the past two years, the snackification of consumers’ eating behavior has become so widespread, snacking now accounts for 48% of all eating and drinking occasions, according to the market research firm The Hartman Group.1
Topics: Snacking, Trends, Snack, snacks, Restaurants, COVID-19, Coronavirus
As if there weren’t already enough incentive to maintain the momentum for takeout and delivery, the pandemic keeps pushing off-premises to the forefront of foodservice. As COVID-19 resurfaces at record levels in reopened states, restaurant operators again find themselves navigating this all-too-familiar roadblock on the road back to dine-in traffic.
Topics: Restaurant Operations, Takeout, Business & Industry, Delivery, Foodservice Industry, Social Responsibility, Drive-Thru, Restaurants, COVID-19, Coronavirus
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, COVID-19, Coronavirus
With Mother’s Day just around the corner it’s time to shine a light on the loveliest ladies in our lives. That means eating special treats, gathering family at a special meal, or even just spending relaxing time together—in other words, lots of opportunities for operators to make a splash and maybe a little extra cash while they’re at it.
Topics: Marketing & Communications, Brunch, Seasonal, holiday, Restaurants
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