One outcome of this push for more menu assortment is that operators are experimenting with mix-and-match bundles of smaller items—such as offering a sampling of appetizers and small plates as alternatives to traditional entrées.
New shake is available on menus for the fall season
October 3, 2017
Arby’s introduced its new Cookie Butter Shake. Available nationwide for a limited time, the handcrafted shake is indulgently sweet with a cinnamon spice, whipped topping and cookie crumbles.
Growth expected despite increased competition from ready-to-drink coffee
October 2, 2017
A potential threat to the coffee house market, ready-to-drink (RTD) coffee is the fastest growing segment (20% market share) of the $13.6 billion retail coffee market.
While price, quality and portion size of course remain primary factors in this equation, new research from Technomic’s “2017 Value & Pricing Consumer Trend Report” shows that consumers are placing increasing importance on sustainability and social responsibility at the dining venues they visit.