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Wholesome Breakfast Veggie Bowl ›If you have customers looking for healthy, portable breakfast options, this is the one! Packed with ancient grains, roasted sweet potatoes, caramelized onions, avocado, arugula and a poached egg—this bowl really satisfies.
Carne Asada Fries Taco ›You read that right, we put the fries right in the taco. Every bite has the perfect combination of carne asada, crispy fries, creamy guacamole, pico, and melted queso. Prepare to make a lot of these; they are going to be popular!
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The Ultimate Fry GuideWe can help you select the right fries, implement the best pricing and profit strategies, create must-have signature fries, and more. It's all in The Ultimate Fry Guide. And it's free.
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category: Food Trends

Food Halls: 2023 Trends and Strategies to Drive Traffic

The food hall format is gaining momentum, with 63% more halls operating now than in 2019. Learn more about what’s attracting customers to these one-stop dining venues, and see expert recommendations for building traffic going into 2024.

Aug 17, 2023

Food Truck Trends: Tips to Keep Traffic Growing in 2023

The popularity of food trucks is trending upward. In this post, we give you a snapshot of the industry in 2023 along with some tips on how to keep the good times rolling.

Jul 24, 2023

On Trend: When a Restaurant is More Than a Restaurant

Personal and social values are shaping consumer choices in dining out. Here we explore a few ways restaurants can key into the trends that are not just shaping food expectations, but society as well.

May 29, 2023

5 Trends Shaping Charcuterie Boards in 2023

U.S. consumers are falling in love with charcuterie, with menu incidence up 84% over the last 10 years. And restaurants are responding with imaginative, new takes on this age-old classic. Read on to learn the top five trends shaping charcuterie today.

May 10, 2023

13 Rose-Colored Menu Ingredients for 2023

Pink food offers a multitude of benefits for chefs and restaurant owners right now. Incorporating pink foods into your menu can help you generate the excitement you need to keep customers coming back. Get creative and have fun—the possibilities of pink are endless!

category: Food Trends

Food Halls: 2023 Trends and Strategies to Drive Traffic

Food Truck Trends: Tips to Keep Traffic Growing in 2023

On Trend: When a Restaurant is More Than a Restaurant

5 Trends Shaping Charcuterie Boards in 2023

13 Rose-Colored Menu Ingredients for 2023

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