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)....

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...

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,...

Uncertainty in the world, such as that brought about by the pandemic, has inspired people to seek comfort and familiarity in their lives. Fried food will do the trick! These comfort foods often remind people of simpler times, and with many fried foods having ties to particular regions, they often make people think of home....