Operators who innovate with new, unique ingredients and all-day breakfast programs find opportunity to drive breakfast sales with premium to-go options and innovative and indulgent dishes that capitalize on the popularity of brunch.
Spicy Chipotle Corn Waffles
January 16, 2018A zippy twist on traditional breakfast waffles, delivering flavors that pair effortlessly with proteins for a hugely satisfying bite; perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner menus!
Episode 36 – New Products, C-Store News & Wisdom from a Toilet Paper Salesman
December 2, 2017In this week’s episode we’ve 13 new products, a report about c-store predictions for the future and sound advice from a toilet paper salesman. We’ve also got a decades old international Foodie Fact to stump you with, and our new Dessert of the month page is mentioned. Featuring seasonally inspired items in limited quantities.
Episode 35 – Happy Thanksgiving!
November 21, 2017This week we’re going unscripted with a reminder about new products, our foodie fact for the week and new developments in “local” social media exposure from Facebook. And a special guest with extensive small business, foodservice experience, joins the podcast to talk about tactics for driving sales during Thanksgiving and the holiday season.
Episode 34 – Brainy Blueberries, Independent Coffee & 2018 Restaurant Trends
November 3, 2017Restaurant Business Online just published an article that discusses what restaurants can expect to see as influences in 2018. We’re going to discuss some of the insights they’ve shared, and we’ve provided a link to the full article. We’re also taking a look at a couple items making headlines recently, wild Maine blueberries and everyone’s favorite caffeinated beverage – coffee! We’ve got those topics and a slew of recent inventory additions to share with you in this week’s podcast!
Episode 33 – Inside the Mind of the Independent Restaurant Operator
October 13, 2017This weeks the IFDA released an in-depth 194 page report, prepared by industry research partner Technomic, about independent restaurant operators. It details market trends, challenges, economic outlooks, changing formats and a whole lot more. We’re sharing just a few of the many insights from it in this episode. We’ve also got this week’s new products, including a new fresh soup from Blount Fine Foods, which you won’t want to miss!
“Loaded” Dishes Trending Up, Start Piling on the Flavor
September 11, 2017The “loaded” trend is making its way across menu items, from classic dishes to unqiue concepts that wow customers.
Globally Inspired Barbecue Offers On-Trend Opportunity
July 5, 2017From Texas to the Carolinas, and Memphis to St. Louis, there’s no denying Americans’ love of barbecue. Today the definition of barbecue is expanding as ethnic cuisine takes center stage…
Episode 7 – New Products, Customer Service Strategies and Something Fresh in Fast Food!
March 31, 2017Our Podcasts typically go out on Wednesday, although the last two have been an exception. Instead of skipping it this week though, we’re doing a Fast-Foodie-Friday edition of our podcast!
Dennis Knows Food, Episode 6 – Making Time for Tech, 2017 Food Trends, Maine Craft Beer and New Products!
March 23, 2017Better late than never, this weeks podcast covers our three new products added to inventory, Maine craft brewing, internationally inspired menu items, and foodie news discussing expected 2017 trends.
Trends We’ll Be Seeing in the Coming Years
January 16, 2017Here’s a look at a few foodservice trends that we will be seeing more of in the coming years…