After several hard years, foodservice businesses are enjoying a renewed sense of optimism. Post-pandemic numbers are impressive, projecting an industry growth of more than $185 billion dollars over the next four years.
As the owner or manager of a fast casual restaurant, you're already welcoming customers back. They're happy to be dining out again, but their habits as consumers continue to evolve.
That means staying flexible while you rework the budget and the menu. It's time to fine-tune your strategies for maintaining customer loyalty and filling the dining room with new guests.
Let's analyze how the latest fast casual industry trends are impacting business.
When the farm-to-table topic comes up in a conversation, you think of an abundance of fresh produce and healthy meals.
You read about it in a restaurant review and picture generous servings of vibrant, locally sourced veggies and pasture raised meats.
But what does the term actually mean? Let's dive into the banquet of information, history and benefits served up by this important food concept.
As a foodservice professional, how much do you love Valentine’s Day? Let’s count the ways. Valentine’s Day traditionally doubles the number of reservations for tables in your restaurant. Sales can increase by as much as 30% over a typical dinner service.
The food trends emerging this year will affect your supplier relationships, your menu planning, and how you think about ingredients.
At Hitchcock Farms, we supply premium produce to leading kitchens and markets, so we've got a pretty good idea about what's actually taking off.
In this guide, we share all the top trends shaping 2026, from ingredient innovations to dining preferences.
We've all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so why not kickstart your morning with a protein-packed, veggie-filled salad?
Salad for breakfast may sound unusual, but it's a rising trend among health-conscious consumers.
Most of your favorite traditional breakfast ingredients can be incorporated into delicious and nutritious salads.
In this blog, we're sharing the latest breakfast salad trends and our favorite recipes for 2026.
Whether you're the food buyer for a restaurant chain, hotel franchise, or casino operation, you understand how important it is to always source the very best for your company.
Here at Hitchcock Farms, we're committed to growing the highest quality produce so that our partners can keep everyone happy, from creative chefs to discerning diners.
In this blog, we're exploring food sourcing options in 2026 and sharing our top tips for finding the best suppliers for your operation.
Green leaf and iceberg lettuce might both be kitchen staples, but they bring completely different qualities to your plate.
At Hitchcock Farms, we've spent years perfecting both varieties and understand exactly what makes each one unique.
In this guide, you'll discover the key differences that'll help you choose the right lettuce for any dish.
When you run a fast food restaurant, you're operating in one of the most competitive, constantly evolving industries out there, and you're always fighting to stay on top of the trends.
At Hitchcock Farms, we know how important it is to keep your menu and messaging current.
From tech tools to health fads, in this blog, we're sharing the marketing strategies that will drive fast food sales in 2026.
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