trends and insights

Trends and Insights

As our industry changes, adapting is essential. Check back often for new insights, data, and trends.

Why You Need to Double Down on Beverage Sales

Add sparkle to your check totals with flavor-infused waters, housemade sodas, customized beverages, and standbys like tea, coffee, and cocktails. Anything but “just water please.” Give your customers a reason to order a premium beverage.

Whole Grains: Not Just for “Health Nuts”

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.

The Spicy Trend Remains Hot

Spicy cuisine continues to sell. But how spicy is spicy? And which kind of peppers, salsas, and sauces should you offer? We have answers to soothe you.

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Menuing to Millennials: What You Need to Know

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.

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How to Motivate and Retain Employees

Employees are key to your success–good ones are gold; unhappy ones, not so much. Learn how to motivate by instilling the values and skills needed to be successful.

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Craft and Cask: Beer and Wine Trends

Wine and beer are huge profit producers. Are you promoting them to the max? Learn what’s hot—like craft beers and cocktails featuring wine or beer. Then support your new offerings with promotions. You’ll like the results.

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Beverage Trend Review

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.

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Make Your Mark with Signature Sauces

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.

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Signature Cocktails Lead Beverage Trends

Cocktails are back in vogue. Discover the very latest ideas, along with classics that have gained new popularity. We have a roundup of trends, tips, and recipes to help make your bar program a success.

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Meet Chef Doug McGohan — Innovator & Trend Leader

Chef Doug McGohan came up through the ranks from dishwasher to head chef. Now he heads up the kitchens at Nestlé Professional. Get to know this taste leader.

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Baby Boomers Spend Big $$$ Dining Out

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.

Top 10 Food Trends for 2015

Being current on food trends can make a big difference to your bottom line. We’ve made it easy for you. Discover the Top 10 Trends for 2015.

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