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Wholesome Breakfast Veggie Bowl ›If you have customers looking for healthy, portable breakfast options, this is the one! Packed with ancient grains, roasted sweet potatoes, caramelized onions, avocado, arugula and a poached egg—this bowl really satisfies.
Carne Asada Fries Taco ›You read that right, we put the fries right in the taco. Every bite has the perfect combination of carne asada, crispy fries, creamy guacamole, pico, and melted queso. Prepare to make a lot of these; they are going to be popular!
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The Ultimate Fry GuideWe can help you select the right fries, implement the best pricing and profit strategies, create must-have signature fries, and more. It's all in The Ultimate Fry Guide. And it's free.
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Resources

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Category: Full Service Restaurant

How to Kick Up Classic Holiday Beverages This Winter

Give your customers a new reason to visit this winter by rolling out some classic beverages revamped with a twist for the holiday season.

Nov 16, 2023

Getting It Right: How to Hire In Foodservice

How do you define a "good employee?" Management styles mean different qualities, skills and performance often stack up differently for various managers. But, in general, good employees have these similar traits.

May 29, 2023

How the Restaurant Industry Performed in Q1 2023

With the rising costs of food and labor, margins are under increasing pressure. Find out how operators are fighting back and learn about Simplot products that can help.

Apr 26, 2023

How Fast Are Restaurant Prices Rising in 2022?

Restaurant operators had little choice but to increase their menu prices this year, but just how much? And how does your operation compare?

Nov 29, 2022

How the Foodservice Industry Performed in Q3

Overall, foodservice industry performance proved to be a mixed bag in the third quarter, with growth and traffic shared unevenly across segments. Read on to find out more.

Nov 10, 2022

10 Ways to Take the Sting Out of Fryer Oil Costs

Are you looking for ways to minimize the cost of oil without compromising the taste and quality of your food? Read on.

Jan 27, 2022

4 Operational Trends for Restaurants in 2022

Here we highlight four emerging trends that point to the continued need for adaptability and flexibility in an evolving industry in the coming year.

Jan 03, 2022

4 Health Trends to Bring to Your Menu in 2022

After the indulgent holiday season and with New Year's resolutions in full swing, consumers will be eager for foods that help them improve and maintain their health. What trends can you capitalize on in 2022 to appeal to health-conscious consumers?

Dec 15, 2021

4 Reasons to Add Soups to Your Menu This Winter

Besides being popular comfort food, soups appeal to current food trends and deliver healthy margins to your bottom line. So as we head into winter, here are four reasons to add soups to your menu (and some recipes for you to try out, too).

Nov 08, 2021

UPDATE: Why the Restaurant Supply Chain Crisis Isn't Going Away Anytime Soon

For restaurants, the challenges spawned by the pandemic just keep coming. They are facing a historic labor shortage, rising food costs, and concurrent supply chain disruptions. Is there an end in sight?

Nov 04, 2021

4 Things You Have to Remember About Gen Z Diners

Just when you got comfortable with Millennials' dining preferences, here comes Gen Z. Born between 1993 and 2002, they'll soon be the most influential customer cohort for restaurants, so now is the time to start to understand their unique approach to eating out.

Jul 27, 2021

How the Global Supply Chain Crisis Affects You and Why

Even as diners return to restaurants in the U.S., a perfect storm of supply chain issues has led to unwelcome new challenges for operators: product shortages and hefty freight charges.

Jul 07, 2021

8 Strategies for More Effective LTOs

Learn how to take your LTOs to the next level.

Jul 11, 2019

Do Restaurant Loyalty Programs Really Work?

How loyal are your customers? Chances are, not very. According to one study, 43% of diners said they spend less than 25% of their total 30-day restaurant budget at their favorite restaurants.

Jul 01, 2019

Trending Now: International Flavors for Kids' Meals

As a school foodservice director, you're always fighting to increase your school meal participation. One answer? Keep your menu relevant to new generations of students.

Jun 27, 2019

How to Handle Bad Reviews Online: Lessons You Can Learn From Other Businesses and Mistakes on Popular Review Sites

If you ignore a bad review or post a retaliatory response, your current (and potential) customers aren't going to look favorably at you or your business.

May 27, 2019

Why Your Restaurant Should Have Special Limited Time Offers and How to Advertise Them the Right Way

Are you hoping to attract new, or more, clients to your restaurant? Fresh ideas could be just what you need to drive more people through your doors. Use these simple tips to help you promote LTOs that will not only bring in new customers but will get your regulars to expand their dining horizons.

May 13, 2019

Serving Up A Talent Pipeline

With a continuous need for workers, you need a plan that gives you the resources to fill openings quickly and retain the great workers you have already.

Nov 08, 2018

5 Elements of an Effective Customer Loyalty Program

Here are 5 things you can learn from the industry leaders when planning your own program.

Jul 09, 2018

Please Don't: 6 Things to Avoid in Restaurant Loyalty Programs

By now, you're probably aware of the benefits of starting a restaurant loyalty program: Higher traffic, higher average checks, etc. Truly it pays to reward your best customers and keep them coming back.

Jan 05, 2018

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Category: Full Service Restaurant

How to Kick Up Classic Holiday Beverages This Winter

Getting It Right: How to Hire In Foodservice

How the Restaurant Industry Performed in Q1 2023

How Fast Are Restaurant Prices Rising in 2022?

How the Foodservice Industry Performed in Q3

10 Ways to Take the Sting Out of Fryer Oil Costs

4 Operational Trends for Restaurants in 2022

4 Health Trends to Bring to Your Menu in 2022

4 Reasons to Add Soups to Your Menu This Winter

UPDATE: Why the Restaurant Supply Chain Crisis Isn't Going Away Anytime Soon

4 Things You Have to Remember About Gen Z Diners

How the Global Supply Chain Crisis Affects You and Why

8 Strategies for More Effective LTOs

Do Restaurant Loyalty Programs Really Work?

Trending Now: International Flavors for Kids' Meals

How to Handle Bad Reviews Online: Lessons You Can Learn From Other Businesses and Mistakes on Popular Review Sites

Why Your Restaurant Should Have Special Limited Time Offers and How to Advertise Them the Right Way

Serving Up A Talent Pipeline

5 Elements of an Effective Customer Loyalty Program

Please Don't: 6 Things to Avoid in Restaurant Loyalty Programs

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