Transform Your Side Dishes into Revenue Drivers

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Webinar: Transform Your Side Dishes into Revenue Drivers

New Twists On Classic Sides—No Kitchen Overhaul Needed.

Discover how to go from classic sides to exciting, innovative offerings that drive revenue and efficiency. Our webinar, “Side Dish Revolution: Transform Comfortable Classics into Culinary Innovations” in partnership with Nation’s Restaurant News, features Nestlé Custom Innovation Group™ chefs discussing trends, tips, and techniques to transform your menu!

You'll learn:

• Easy ways to elevate classic sides without adding prep time

• Ideas to add trending flavors that attract new customers

• Strategies to help increase check averages with premium sides

Learn More in our Free Webinar

Watch how sides, like our Innovative Sides collection, can create major menu excitement.

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Free Innovative Sides Sample Box

Get a taste of our best! Qualified operators can receive an exclusive sample box featuring five top-performing Innovative Sides. Reserve yours now and discover new ways to elevate your menu—available only while supplies last.

No Longer Kept on the Sidelines

Innovative Side Risotto-Style Farro with Broccoli and Smoked Gouda

Demand for Sides is Widespread

Consumers report ordering sides “most times” or “every time I visit” CDRs (54%), fine dining (50%), QSRs (47%), upscale casual dining (47%), and fast-casual (39%).¹

¹Technomic. 2023 Starters, Small Plates and Sides Consumer Trend Report

Innovative Side: hot macaroni and cheese

Spicy Flavors and Global Sauces Are Reinventing Sides

These two trends often overlap with each other.²

²Datassential. 2022 MenuTrends

Sides Can Be a Unique Area of the Menu

They can complement a main dish and allow consumers to experiment with less risk. Earlier-stage side dishes appeal more to younger consumers, particularly globally inspired ones.²

²Datassential. 2022 MenuTrends