Trends & Insights

The trend for vegetarian and vegan entrées continues to grow. Learn how to satisfy both committed meat avoiders and those who want a lighter, healthy meal.

When the weather changes, so should your beverage menu. Featuring more hot beverages, chocolate drinks, and even apple cider-based libations will ignite your sales. Virgin or spiked, these soul warmers sell big during the holiday season.

People don’t eat just three meals a day–there’s a mid-morning snack, a mid-afternoon snack, small plates at dinner, even late-night snacks. Learn how you can profit from smaller portions.

The Millennials are coming! Learn how this age demo will soon be the source of most of your business. They have different habits and tastes than Boomers. Get ahead of the curve and be ready for this culture change.

Whole grains have gone mainstream. Learn how to satisfy consumer demand for these wholesome, tasty grains in traditional ways like oatmeal and creamy corn grits at breakfast, to soups, sides, and salads later in the day.

Pour on the profits with a revitalized beverage program. Discover the hottest trends in both alcoholic and nonalcoholic categories. We even have some ideas for housemade sodas that can add sparkle to your operation and your profits.

Discover how adding a flourish to a ready-to-use sauce creates your own signature sauce. It’s an easy way to distinguish your menu from the competition. Take a classic sauce like Alfredo, add your “secret ingredient,” then prepare to take some bows.

In spite of the hot Millennial market, don’t forget: Baby Boomers have the cash and inclination to dine out. Learn how to attract their business and prosper.

Discover how to feed the pizza frenzy with exciting new variations. From unusual toppings, to distinctive forms like calzone and flatbreads, it’s versatile and always popular. Get trends and recipes

Put a cherry on top of your profits with desserts that appeal to traditional tastes, while pleasing adventurous eaters too. Discover our tips that update classic desserts for every season.