Let's Chat Snacks (6)
Rising to the Challenge: Restaurant Chains Elevate the Customer Experience In-Store and Online
August 9, 2022
As demographics change, restaurant chains innovate the customer experience accordingly. Explore customer experience innovations from IHOP and Sweetgreen.
Secret Sauce: Less Is More for Successful Restaurant Chains During the Pandemic
August 2, 2022
Explore the trend of top restaurant chains shifting focus from unit growth to sales growth and see how they navigate an inflationary environment.
4 Tips for Crafting a Winning Dessert LTO
July 28, 2022
Seasonal flavors, familiar brands and other elements can turn the introduction of your summer limited-time offer dessert items into a can’t-miss event.
Feed The Need: Restaurant Foot Traffic Returns, Takeout Remains Strong
July 26, 2022
Yelp searches for dining and takeout reflect the changing foodservice landscape. Explore the data and new innovations for pickup at Panera and Chipotle.
Metaverse Measures Up, Major Restaurant Brands Dig In
July 19, 2022
Top restaurant chains are hungry to tap the promotional potential of the metaverse. Explore Jimmy John's and Pizza Hut's ambitious metaverse initiatives.
Full Speed Ahead: Fast-Casuals Fast-Track Drive-Thru Innovations
July 12, 2022
From Chipotle's lucrative Chipotlane to Taco Bell's high-tech prototype Taco Bell Defy, drive-thrus are paving the way to the fast-casual future.
Time-Honored Elements from Latin Cuisine Are Enhancing Dessert Menus
July 5, 2022
Find out what traditional flavors from cuisine that originated in Mexico and other Latin countries are being incorporated into today’s desserts.
New Roads to Revenue: Delivery Innovations Fueled by Fast-Changing Market
June 28, 2022
Explore delivery innovations from Uber Eats and the earth-friendly, cost-effective foodservice trend of sustainable packaging and reusable containers.
Hot Sellers: Summer Flavor Forecast Calls for Wave of Appetite-Whetting Trends
June 21, 2022
Summer sizzles with seasonal staples and trending twists on old favorites. Explore flavor forecasts from Datassential and EatingWell for summer menu ideas.
Breakfast Bounce Back: Morning Daypart Serves Up Fresh Start
June 14, 2022
The morning daypart is in the midst of a resurgence, as shown by the U.S. expansion of OEB Breakfast Co. and Denny's acquisition of Keke's Breakfast Cafe.
Think Fast: Top Fast-Casual Brands Intensify Focus on Faster, Easier Customer Experience
June 7, 2022
Fast-casual restaurant brands are expanding digital access. Learn how Shake Shack, Panera and others are building out an omnichannel customer experience.
Va-Va-Vending: Technology Transforms Vending Machines into 24/7 Restaurants
May 31, 2022
No longer just a source for prepackaged snacks, vending machines are now purveyors of gourmet-quality meals. Explore two revolutionary vending machines.
Frozen Treats Coming in Hot This Summer
May 26, 2022
Frozen desserts can help restaurants attract customers during the summer months — particularly if they feature today’s top flavor and other trends.
Platefuls of Potential: Food and Beverage Subscription Programs Evolve
May 24, 2022
Food and beverage subscription programs face new challenges and opportunities. Learn why subscription programs at some restaurant chains are growing.
No Bot About It: Big Restaurant Brands Love Robotic Labor Solutions
May 17, 2022
Restaurant robotics are reaching new levels of efficiency and versatility. Explore the latest robotic integrations at Panera Bread and Chili's Grill & Bar.
Restaurant Rebound: From Eating Losses to Platefuls of Profits
May 10, 2022
Learn how major restaurant chains like McDonald's, Starbucks and Domino's repositioned their brands for big sales over the course of the pandemic.
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Care Package: What Sustainable Packaging Means for the Vending and Micro Market Sector
May 5, 2022
Consumers want sustainable options—which micro market and vending service providers can supply via recycled, compostable and other types of packaging.
Food Flight: Delivery and Safety Reach New Heights
May 3, 2022
Sky-high digital sales at Wendy, drone delivery at It's Just Wings and RFID food safety tech at Chipotle's point to a future of unlimited possibilities.
New Normal: Restaurant Industry’s Appetite for Change Reaches Fever Pitch
April 26, 2022
As the restaurant industry continues to morph, key trends emerge. Explore a few of the most prominent trends pointing to the future of foodservice.
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Open Road: Food Delivery Innovations Continue to Drive Sales
April 19, 2022
Soaring gas prices and a shortage of drivers threaten to slow food delivery sales. Learn how DoorDash and Grubhub navigate roadblocks and fuel growth.
