Trends and Insights

Tasty food, instantly available—that’s the essence of Grab-and-Go. Expand your onsite takeout program for instant results. We have 12 things you must know, here.

Beverages are popular snack items—especially at midmorning and midafternoon. Try adding specialty coffees, juices, iced coffees, and chai to your grab-and-go snack program for extra sales.

Discover how to put more emphasis on takeout and delivery sales. It’s all about menu, packaging, and customer convenience. We put together a list of best practices.

Business pressures can lead to headaches and other physical issues. But, there are proven techniques to bust the stress before it ties you up in knots. Learn the simple things that you and your staff can do to manage stress levels and stay in good spirits.

Answer customer demand for covenient options with carryout and delivery.

Summer is salad time. Get ready with the latest trend info on greens, toppings, dressings, even salad shapes. Learn which ingredients patrons want this season. 

Uncover the consumer insights behind the mocktail movement, and how you can capitalize on the trend.

You know speed-scratch saves time/labor costs and ensures consistency. Now discover more ways to put this smart strategy to work for you. 

 

Don’t forget beverages when you expand your menu with global flavors. From aquas frescas to Thai iced tea, exotic beverages match up with exotic cuisines. Patrons love them. 

Beverage sales have room to grow, and you can put some sparkle in them. Learn how paying attention to demographics can wake up your sleeping beverage sales.

Adding a sauce or gravy can turn everyday fare into signature cuisine. Learn how simple it is to sauce things up for extra interest and profits.

Indian cuisine is right on trend with its piquant flavors and plant-based emphasis. Learn how many operators incorporate this once-exotic fare into more mainstream menus.