The line between meals and snacks is increasingly blurred, with no signs of slowing down. Consumers seek elevated, craveable, functional snacks that fill them up quickly and conveniently. Foodservice operators who understand this trend and provide aligned menu solutions will attract new traffic and boost profits.
Snacking motivations go beyond cravings. Consumers are looking to fuel up with protein, energize, caffeinate, improve gut health, or check off a better-for-you portion in their diet. Feed the need(s) with high-protein, filling snacks that deliver flavor and functionality.
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“Little treat” culture still runs the snacking world. While ambitions may be to eat healthier snacks, consumers still opt for indulgence more than half the time. Create ‘treat myself’ moments with baked, beverage, and savory temptations.
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Busy schedules are another primary motivator for replacing meals with a snack. Handhelds that can be prepared quickly and eaten in the car can meet that “I’ll grab something on the way,” need.
Though the most common on-the-go meal occasion, 20% of operators don’t offer snack items during Breakfast (Datassential)
Don’t just think of snacks as apps and desserts. Anything can be a snack if it is portioned properly! Drinks are becoming increasingly popular as a snack option: More than half of Gen-Z is likely to order a blended beverage as a snack (Datassential).
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It’s late, much of your team has gone home, but your consumers’ cravings are peaking. Late night snacking menus can deliver lucrative efficiency with classic and craved-for offerings easy and quick for a smaller team to execute consistently.
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