Flavor of the Week: Wisconsin’s favorite – cheese curds

Nov 29, 2021

A Midwestern staple and a key component of poutine, cheese curds are a squeaky treat when served on their own, but they’re also often battered and fried...

Flavor of the Week: Oaxaca cheese, the Mexican cheese taking menus by storm

Nov 22, 2021

Joining the ranks of trending queso fresco and cotija, Oaxaca cheese is another Mexican cheese variety taking off on restaurant menus...

What consumers really want from food delivery

Nov 19, 2021

Just how much potential is there in delivery? Here’s what the numbers say.

Flavor of the Week: Cotton candy, a carnival classic

Nov 15, 2021

A carnival classic, cotton candy combines nostalgia and whimsy with playful colors and a familiar airy texture of spun sugar. While cotton candy may be found packaged on retail shelves, restaurant operators are using this sweet treat in more...

Black Box: Top restaurant performers in September won guest affection with ‘ambiance’

Oct 20, 2021

Traffic growth continued to suffer with worst month since March

How Nation’s Restaurant News put together the Consumer Picks report

Oct 19, 2021

The annual project is compiled with data from Datassential

The Consumer Playbook: How restaurants are tackling 4 key demands

Oct 19, 2021

The pandemic rewrote the rules on cleanliness, quality, convenience and value

Fast-casual traffic rebounds in summer, NPD Group says

Oct 13, 2021

Off-premises options build visits in wake of segment’s steep declines in 2020

Foodservice operators expect labor and product shortages to continue

Oct 01, 2021

But they’re still in a better position compared to 2020, according to the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association’s Foodservice Leadership Councils.

2-year restaurant check growth rate hits record high, Black Box says

Sep 28, 2021

Price increases and large orders during pandemic feed into highest peak since firm began keeping records in 2009