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Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is reportedly exploring a sale. The chain has nearly quadrupled in size since 2014, ranks 13th among burger brands by U.S. sales and is forecasted to top $1B in sales in 2024! See more chain insights like this with Ignite Company: https://bit.ly/498bzNR https://lnkd.in/gQWec72G

Younger diners are shifting away from unplanned, spontaneous restaurant visits to routine meal occasions. Unplanned visits have decreased by 8 percentage points between Q4 2023 and Q4 2024. #consumertrends #consumerbehavior #restaurantindustry #marketanalysis

Did you know? Nearly half of people order dessert with their meal! What’s your favorite sweet treat? https://bit.ly/40ToQI4

Waffles aren’t just for breakfast anymore. According to our 2024 Breakfast Multi-Client Study, consumers crave waffles all day—from savory brunch sliders to dessert sundaes. Explore the “waffle-omics” of this tasty offering with insights from Golden Waffles CEO, Mike DiBeneditto. https://lnkd.in/guYBmpxQ #breakfast #foodtrends #menudevelopment #waffles

Get the latest from Ignite Menu with our most recent Menu Quick Bites, from Katie Belflower, manager of menu research and insights at Technomic. https://bit.ly/3ZaKczk

Iced coffee has been growing in restaurants and the broader foodservice industry - volume, sales, menu penetration are all up significantly over the past 10 years. This long-form video from CNBC provides a great look at the current situation and the outlook, with some of our Technomic, Inc. data included. Thanks to Ryan Baker for including me in the piece. Our Beverage Navigator has a lot more insights around away-from-home beverages (both hot and cold) if anyone needs more beverage intelligence. https://lnkd.in/gi-eZUQR

Operators are rolling out adventurous and playful twists to classic dessert items! From avocado milkshakes to corn-flavored frozen treats, what do you think about these unique flavors and preparation styles? Learn more about the Global Dessert Menu Category Report: https://lnkd.in/gZFaavbq #menudevelopment #menuinnovation #foodtrends #foodandbeverage

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Enthusiasm for healthy dessert options is growing! 30% of consumers consider a dessert’s healthiness as an important or very important factor when deciding what to order, including: ?? Natural, better-for-you ingredients ?? Sugar-free and low-calorie options ?? Nutritional benefits #dessert #menutrends #foodtrends #menudevelopment

One of my favorite events of the year is attending and presenting at the annual Bord Bia - The Irish Food Board foodservice industry conference. It’s the must-attend event for operators , suppliers, distributors and others involved in the business to gather, network and learn. This year the event was held at Johnstown Estate in Enfield, about 45 minutes outside Dublin. We’ve been honored to partner with Bord Bia for 11 years, helping conduct research that provides critical insights into the Irish foodservice industry. Thanks especially to Maureen Gahan for a decade+ of collaboration.