Meal Kit Momentum
Piggybacking on the success of meal kits delivered to homes, many restaurants added meal kit variations to carryout menus as a revenue driver in the last 18 to 24 months.
Pizza Segment Continues Evolving
One restaurant operator segment well-positioned to weather challenging conditions, including economic downturns and even a pandemic, is pizza. This food’s popularity shows no signs of waning as its variety of toppings, crust options and formats continues to keep pace with consumer trends and demand.
2022 Outlook: It's Complicated
How is the industry faring in 2021? And, what’s in store for 2022?
A Guide to Brick Ovens
In addition to pizza, brick ovens roast and bake a wide range of foods, including meats, poultry, fish, stews, vegetable dishes, pastries and breads. There is, however, a certain skill level involved in using these ovens, and the learning curve can be somewhat high.
What's Trending in Glassware
Bars and restaurants continue to incorporate unique and specific glassware in response to the burgeoning demand for high-end cocktails and spirits.
What Happens in the Back of the House When the Menu Changes?
One strategy that operators use to attract new customers and satisfy existing ones is changing their menus. They might add a new item or introduce a new, trendy preparation. Or they might switch to an entirely new cuisine. The question is: How do these changes affect the back of the house? Does the kitchen have to adapt to produce the new features?
Assessing the Importance of Speed of Service in Drive-Thrus
Speed of service at the drive-thru declined over the past year, according to several published reports.
Redefining Fine Dining
While there may be a more relaxed dress code and fewer white tablecloths at fine dining establishments today, the quality of service and the menus remain in the upper echelon of dining.
Drive-Thrus Become Star Players
Brands continue to redesign their exterior pickup approaches with speed and better service in mind.
