Advances in robotics, automation and cloud kitchens will lay the groundwork for a new era for the restaurant industry. Consumers are adjusting to a new “COVID world order” by adopting technology and spending more on carryout and delivery orders. As we close 2021, it is also a good time to look at how restaurants are engaging with Gen Z and how fast-casual concepts are gaining appeal at the tail end of the pandemic. The
What’s Hot Forecast this year called out the 2022 menu trends. The top overall trends weren’t led by a food item at all, not surprisingly, but by better packaging