Operators looking to increase sales of side dishes may want to focus on freshness and value. Here’s what attributes consumers say are important when picking sides.
Fresh - 73%
Offered at a fair price - 72%
Satisfies a craving - 64%
Premium ingredients - 56%
Natural ingredients - 49%
Signature side - 47%
Something familiar - 46%
Housemade/made from scratch - 44%
Something new/unique - 42%
Large portion size - 42%
Healthfulness - 40%
Family-size - 40%
Source: Technomic’s 2017 Starters, Small Plates and Sides Consumer Trend Report, powered by Ignite