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Limited-Time Offers, Unlimited Ingenuity: Specialty Items and Returning Favorites Feed Sales
November 22, 2022
New research from Datassential shows growth in LTO innovation, while proven concepts like the McRib continue to be go-tos to jumpstart buzz and sales.
Palatable Partnerships: Brand Mashups Serve Up Endless Possibilities
November 15, 2022
Major restaurant brands are partnering to expand their reach and points of access. Explore examples of how the co-branding trend boosts check averages.
Happy Graze: Good News Feeds Foodservice Optimism
November 8, 2022
Foodservice operators are digging into a steady course of good news. Puttshack funding and sales at Subway and Domino's are signs of a strong recovery.
Leveraging TikTok’s Influence in the Foodservice Industry
November 3, 2022
With short videos and a sizable foodie fan base, TikTok can be an effective way to promote their menu items and other dining experience aspects.
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The Real (and Virtual) Deal: Restaurant Sales Spike, Metaverse Marketing Mounts
October 25, 2022
The restaurant industry is growing both in sales and in the metaverse. Explore the August sales spike and Chipotle's metaverse launch of a new menu item.
Oh Dough They Didn't! Upstart Pizza Chains Cook Up New Recipes for Success
October 18, 2022
As a versatile staple, pizza continues to power sales. Lean how fast-casual restaurant chains Pie Five and 7Pie are taking pizza innovation to new levels.
No Sustain, No Gain: Foodservice Feeds Bottom Line with Sustainability and Wellness
October 11, 2022
Sustainability has become a core catalyst for foodservice success. Explore how True Food Kitchen and Mondelēz International exemplify the sustainability trend.
Autumn Appetites: Consumers Fall for a Shift in Seasonal Flavors
October 4, 2022
Pumpkin-themed LTOs return to menus, but fresh takes on fall flavors are trending . Explore research revealing how tastes are changing with the season.
Do-Gooders: Sustainable Restaurant Concepts Are Good for the Planet and the Bottom Line
September 27, 2022
Sustainability is not only good for the planet, it's also good for business. Learn how Next Level Burger and Sixty Vines boost profits sustainably .
Beverages and Desserts Fuel Flavor Inspiration
September 20, 2022
Inspired by classic beverage elements, operators are creating new dessert menu items — as well as drinks that feature dessert flavors.
Room to Grow: New Restaurant Design Trends for Returning In-Store Traffic
September 13, 2022
Datassential research shows restaurants are shifting design strategy to accommodate growth of onsite traffic. Explore trending restaurant design concepts.
Robots, Plants, Profits: A Fresh Recipe for Success in the New Age of Foodservice
September 6, 2022
Two trends--robotics and plant-based meat alternatives--are fusing to move foodservice forward. Learn how they are transforming the foodservice landscape.
A Hunger for Convenience: Digital Innovation, From Fast Casual to C-Store Segments
August 30, 2022
Shake Shack is a beacon of digital innovation in the fast-casual segment. Now QuikTrip raises the bar for c-stores with frictionless cashier-free shopping.
How to Make Fall a Stellar Dessert Season
August 25, 2022
From traditional flavors to fresh takes on pies and other classic items, incorporating specific elements will make fall desserts can’t-miss menu items.
Menu Momentum: Limited-Time Offers Bring Mix of Fresh and Familiar to the Table
August 23, 2022
Ideally, limited-time offers are standout sales boosters. Explore a few of the latest LTO success stories that balance the new with the tried and true.
Cool It! Summer LTOs Focus on Refreshing Fruit Flavors
August 16, 2022
Summer LTOs are making a splash on restaurant menus across America. Explore a few of the key fruit flavor profiles that slake operators' thirst for sales.
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.
