There’s a reason why the phrase “tastes like chicken” has become such a part of the vernacular in the United States. Simply put, it’s America’s favorite protein, and diners consider it a cost-effective option when looking for meat. Its popularity also means you’ll see this type of poultry on trend lists. Here are some chicken...

A hot dog on a stick, fried in golden cornmeal. What could be more delicious or simple to whip up than the beloved corn dog? How about a Korean corn dog? Let’s learn a little more about the history of both and how foodservice businesses can hop on this latest food trend. The Origin of...

Restaurants always look for ways to show creativity and showcase ingredients in unfamiliar ways. And one of the most cost-effective food groups can be vegetables. Not only are they good for you, but they’re also generally less expensive than proteins. And when they’re cooked in creative ways, they will often garner protein-like profits. How? That’s...

In 2015, over 75 million restaurant-goers were children under 18. Yet, despite this enormous customer base, many restaurants offer over-simplified kid’s menus or no kid’s menu at all. The reality is kids’ menus don’t have the best reputations in the foodservice community. And for the customers who eat them, this is true as well. When...

Americans really do love their cheese! Over the past decade, per capita consumption of cheese has increased by 19 percent. So restaurants are wise to include cheese dishes on their menu. All the better if it’s fried cheese that’s served up fried and melty. Fried Cheese And Why Everyone Loves It Fried cheese dishes feel...

Many people have been to sporting events and concerts recently, noticing that many concession stands have non-traditional stadium options. But that doesn’t mean that fried stadium food is going away. Stadiums need to have a diverse array of options, and that means there are plenty of opportunities to include fried choices. As a result, every...

With more and more people returning to celebrating the holidays with groups of friends and family, restaurants are experimenting with holiday party catering to offer pre-made meals and a-la-carte to-go options. By catering delicious appetizers, meals, and desserts for holiday parties, many restaurants can see an increase in profits during November and December.  Restaurants considering...

Anyone who has spent time along the Gulf Coast understands that fried seafood is a critical part of local culinary traditions. It is also a major driver of the local economy, meaning that fried seafood is popular and profitable. Even though many people associate fried seafood with the beach towns scattered along the southeastern coast,...

Restaurant owners and operators have been very comfortable using gas equipment for a long time. Gas equipment is powerful, efficient, and proven, but gas is starting to fall out of favor in the foodservice world as electric cooking equipment becomes more popular. In large part, gas equipment is being replaced by electric equipment because of...