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Burger Sales are Red HotA slower economy has brought the burger back. Every foodservice operator seeks ways to get more customers to visit; the All American Burger’s price point is a natural way to accomplish this.
But burgers alone won’t do, EXCITING Burgers will. "Restaurant Business" food editor Patricia Cobe, in this month’s Foodservice Buyer, points out opportunities to use nontraditional condiments as a simple way to "signaturize" and upsell burgers.
The most popular burger toppings in use in foodservice (beyond ketchup, mustard, mayo and relish) are BBQ sauce, guacamole, ranch dressing, salsa, teriyaki and spicy Buffalo sauce, according to Dataessentials MenuTrends Direct. Others include aioli, hickory, chipotle mayo, horseradish and honey mustard – all of which Dataessentials says are currently offered as burger toppings by less than 2 percent of chain and independent operators tracked. That spells strong opportunity to introduce some new flavors and profitable new ideas.
Be sure to price out the upgraded burgers and aggressively market these flavorful menu additions. Call Calivan today for new flavor ideas and spice-up your sales.
We thank MonkeyDish for contributing to this article.
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A slower economy has brought the burger back. Every foodservice operator seeks ways to get more customers to visit; the All American Burger’s price point is a natural way to accomplish this.View More..