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Our Biggest 5 Restaurant Flavor Trend Predictions
From pumpkin spice to Chile de Arbol, here we dive into the restaurant industry’s top trending flavors and predict the ones that’ll last until 2021. Fall Favorites Fall flavors are dominating the market right now. Yelp’s recent data (from 9/21/2020) shows that searches for… Continue Reading “Our Biggest 5 Restaurant Flavor Trend Predictions”
Restaurant Menu Pricing Strategy during COVID-19
With how the restaurant industry looks right now, from shifting consumer behavior and volatile demand, strategically pricing a menu has never been so complicated, nor so important. It doesn’t help that the costs of running a restaurant are higher than ever. According to an… Continue Reading “Restaurant Menu Pricing Strategy during COVID-19”
Restaurant Menu Food Trends of COVID-19
Back in December we did a blog piece on our most anticipated food trends, never knowing what 2020 would bring, what with COVID-19 and the impact the pandemic would have on the restaurant industry. Eight months later and we are looking forward again. Here… Continue Reading “Restaurant Menu Food Trends of COVID-19”
Defining a Post-COVID19 Consumer: What Your Guests Will Look for When They Walk Through Your Doors
by Bora Kang You’ve re-opened your restaurant, congratulations! But much has changed since you’ve last had dine-in guests; consumer spending behavior and eating habits have been reset. Other than your most loyal customers, there is no guarantee that your old guests will return to… Continue Reading “Defining a Post-COVID19 Consumer: What Your Guests Will Look for When They Walk Through Your Doors”
Menu Development and Business Planning Resources
In the last few months, we have all seen a historical change in how restaurants operate and how restaurants have adapted to the new business environment that is a result of the coronavirus pandemic. In response to the “new normal” and evolving response to… Continue Reading “Menu Development and Business Planning Resources”
Catering for Restaurants
Important points to consider before starting a catering program Off-premise catering is undoubtedly a compelling business opportunity for restaurant owners. Aside from boosting revenue, catering can boost business during slow performing times, reduce excess food waste, allow for menu changes, and helps to increase… Continue Reading “Catering for Restaurants”
What’s Packing Your Food? Restaurant Delivery Packaging Trends
A restaurant’s packaging is not just a vehicle for carrying food—it’s a statement that informs customers about your business’s brand and values. According to Technomic, a food industry research firm, 64% of consumers consider high quality packaging an important factor in deciding where to… Continue Reading “What’s Packing Your Food? Restaurant Delivery Packaging Trends”
Incorporating the “New” Snack Trend
Great news! Snacking has become something we do 24/7. According to Skift Restaurant Megatrends of 2019, “customers are eating whatever they want, and whenever they want it” (1). Whether it is midday snacking or late night eating, “the definition of meals, where and when… Continue Reading “Incorporating the “New” Snack Trend”
Our Most Anticipated 2020 Food Trends List
2019 has been fun. We saw the rise of veggie entrees, oat milk, boba tea and new allergy-free foods (1). We saw the growth of veganism, and the amount of sensation the Impossible Burger has generated around plant-based eating. But what comes afterwards? What… Continue Reading “Our Most Anticipated 2020 Food Trends List”
Fall Menu Trends: It’s All About the Comfort
Fall themed menus seem to crop up earlier each year¹, what with Dunkin’s launching their pumpkin and apple cider flavors on August 21, and Starbucks heralding the start of Fall with its pumpkin spice latte and other array of seasonal desserts on August 27th,… Continue Reading “Fall Menu Trends: It’s All About the Comfort”