trends and insights

Trends and Insights

As our industry changes, adapting is essential. Check back often for new insights, data, and trends.
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Menu Superstars: Pizza and Calzone

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

Work Smart, Win Big

Productivity and efficiency mean profitability, no matter what kind of operation you are running. Find out everything you need to know in this issue of Mix Magazine.

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Signature Success: Create a Craving

Specialties of the house are the lifeblood of any food service menu. Read this issue of Mix Magazine to learn how to build loyalty and manage costs by menuing signatures that customers will crave.

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More in the Door: Attract New Customers, and Boost Your Sales

The difference between success and failure depends upon an operator’s ability to grow sales. This issue of Mix Magazine focuses on increasing traffic and finding new sources of revenue.

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It’s All About Balance—Healthy Options Mean Better Sales

Yes, it’s possible to offer menu items that are healthy and delicious. Find out how to offer healthy options as part of an overall strategy to add variety in this issue of Mix Magazine.

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Good Food, Good Life—Your Customers Want Balance

Today’s notions of “health and wellness” go beyond nutrition—and even beyond food—to embrace the health of the planet and the good of society. Use this issue of Mix Magazine to discover why “good for you” means more than just nutrition.

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The Big Event: Holidays, Catering, and Game Days

Looking for a great source of new incremental sales? Look no further than this issue of Mix Magazine for great ideas for a triple play of holidays, catering, and sporting event promotions.

Top 10 Ways to Build Traffic

Learn how to build traffic and increase sales without resorting to discounts. We have 10 easy techniques to ramp up traffic, drive sales, and increase profits.

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The Breakfast Issue: Tips, Trends & Recipes

In order to build sales, it pays to seek out every possible avenue. Read this issue of Mix Magazine to learn how the morning daypart can increase traffic and revenues.

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Healthy Eating: Don’t Forget the Pleasure

Healthier menu options continue to trend strong, but let’s not forget that eating is about pleasure as well as health. Make sure you know which menu descriptors say “healthy” while also appealing to your patrons’ appetite. Plus, learn what you can do to make the local-source trend your friend.

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Healthful Cuisine Is Changing, Here’s How.

So-called "healthy" cuisine is moving away from “low everything” to a balanced approach, and successful operators are using it to appeal to their health-conscious customers. It’s all about flavor, freshness, and nutrition.

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Going With The Grain

Healthy, wholesome grains have been around for millennia, but interest in them is sparking right now.

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