menu development

Operations

A movable feast of ideas

Throughout this issue, we’ve highlighted stealable ideas in all realms of noncommercial foodservice, from protein-focused sides to legalized marijuana.

Menu

The year of brisket

The demand is up for smoked sausage (+19%), beef brisket (+12%) and beef ribs (+16%) for dinner—a trend noncommercial operators say they are also noticing.

The smoothies are part of an initiative to promote healthy eating and fitness.

With new global influences, fried chicken has been sporting some fresh spins.

Operators are giving food scraps and rejects a second life on menus.

The bowl can be eaten by students following vegan and lactose-free diets.

How diners are driving demand for veggies on menus.

These alternatives for vegans, vegetarians and health-conscious consumers are heating up. 

New program has increased number of breakfasts served from 500 to 3,000 per week.

Celebrations surrounding Mardi Gras end on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday—a day that goes by several names, including Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday and Pancake Tuesday.

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