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Category: Facts, Terms & Trends
Make the Most of National Burger Month
Americans eat over 50 billion burgers a year, yeah billion… with a capital B! What better way to celebrate America’s beloved burger than a whole month of new burgers, burger pictures and burger fans?!
It’s Trending, But Is It Worth It?
Rainbow lattes, burgers that use avocado instead of buns and sriracha hot sauce, all popular trends that have taken over newsfeeds and menus throughout the past decade. Where do these trends start and are they worth the hype? Let’s dive into the trend realm and discuss where to find trends and how to figure out if they’re worth it.
The Frozen Facts with Cargill’s Chef Janet Bourbon
Fresh versus frozen patties can be a hot button issue in the kitchen, but as long as it’s a high-quality patty, is there any difference? We spoke with Chef Janet Bourbon of Cargill to get the sizzle on how fresh versus frozen patties really perform.
Navigating the State of Foodservice 2024
We don’t quite have a crystal ball, but after reviewing trends, research and speaking with our network of chefs, we’ve compiled the necessary information that will best help you navigate the year ahead.
3 Hacks for a Better Menu
Ordering is the name of the game in the restaurant biz and your menu is where it all starts. A well-designed menu not only entices and entertains customers but a more strategic menu can lead to better sales. Follow these three tips to up your menu game and make the most of every order.
Take Your Sides to the Next Level
While sides may not be the main focus of a meal, they still do some very heavy lifting when it comes to flavor and overall meal enjoyment. So it’s time to kick it up a notch and make those sides shine. Keep reading to explore seven tasty ways to elevate your side options.
Finding the Perfect Patty has Operators Seeing a Delicious Difference
Recently, we spoke to Mark Lovell, Senior Director of Operations at Sneaky Pete’s in Birmingham, Alabama – a colorful all-American franchise that makes the most out of TNT burger patties. We wanted to hear directly from an operator about how the right burger patties can make a difference in their kitchens. Here’s what Mark had to say.
6 Tips for Staying Competitive in the Burger Space
Search your maps app for nearby places to get burgers and you’ll find a flood of options with yours likely smack in the middle. With all of this competition, it’s important to keep your business distinct and appealing. Here are six tips for staying competitive in the burger space. Find Your Difference Maybe it’s your
Using Greens to Meet the Demands of Burger Lovers
Tasty, meaty, savory burgers will always be a meat-eater’s dream, but many look to the traditional burger to get in their dose of better-for-you foods. Greens, with nutritional benefits when piled high, can be the easiest choice. Here’s a look at how you can use lettuce, kale, arugula and more to feed the demand of your customers.