Category Archives: Chicken
Chicken has taken over menus worldwide. Once considered just another protein option, it has surpassed beef as the most adaptable and profitable choice for foodservice operators. Higher beef costs, consumer preferences for leaner meats, and the global obsession with fried chicken sandwiches have driven this shift. For operators, this means one thing: investing in the...
From its origins in Harlem, New York City to today, the iconic duo of chicken and waffles has left its mark. The combination of a perfectly crispy piece of fried chicken with the cakeiness of a waffle makes for the perfect comfort food. And that flavor combo has become loved worldwide. Let’s look at the...
When it comes to fast food, chicken has always been a staple of many menus across the country. However, while chicken nuggets and sandwiches have been mainstays, one dish has slowly become dominant in the industry — chicken tenders and fingers. For a long time, chicken fingers were thought of as something for the kids’...
Some foods appeal across borders. While the chicken biscuit is traditionally associated with the South, its popularity has crossed state borders into other parts of the United States and even the world. We all know the reason, of course. Great flavors know no boundaries, and given the versatility and flexibility of the chicken biscuit, we...
America loves fried foods, and fried food staples aren’t going anywhere. From classic chicken tenders to French fries, consumers can always expect their favorites on a menu, but what about going beyond expectations? Let’s take a quick look at a few off-the-wall fried food ideas (that you certainly shouldn’t be afraid to serve or consume)....
There was a time when fried chicken was eaten mostly as a picnic or special occasion food. Nowadays, it’s available in a variety of ways, including the recently ultra-popular fried chicken sandwich. A trend that seemed destined to fizzle out has continued with no signs of slowing down. How did what began known as ‘the...
In the wake of the pandemic, there has been a drastic increase in the popularity of fried food. With the number of fried options on restaurant menus rising by 5% in the last year, and deep fryer repair calls skyrocketing by 93%, it is safe to say America is experiencing a fried food revolution. However,...
Everybody has to eat which means foodservice is big business, and while many operators focus primarily on their foodservice operations there are a whole host of businesses whose primary purpose is not foodservice yet derive the majority of their profits from it. Think about gas stations and convenience stores, for example. While the primary offering...
Like most regional culinary dishes, the exact origin of Chicken Fried Steak is hard to pin down. Several places would love to take credit for being its birthplace — a community in Texas even hosts an annual celebration in honor of the dish, and similar recipes have been found in archives dating back to the...
There’s a big misconception when it comes to convenience stores, particularly those that include gasoline and fueling services. The misconception is that most c-store profits come from the pump, but the reality is that’s far from the truth. Most c-store profits come from the foods and beverages located inside the store. Consider these data points from a recent...
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