Snacks — not just for kids and Scooby Doo anymore — have become a major driver of consumer behavior and spending in the last two years, affecting restaurant industry profits and planning in their wake. It’s no surprise, given the 12 billion snack visits made to restaurants and other foodservice entities annually, according to research
The Big Business of Small Plates in Restaurants
We’ve seen it pop up in the restaurant market for years, and the arrival of millennials wanting more customization in their dining experience has made smaller bites an increasingly attractive addition to menus nationwide. But when a established quick-serve giant like Taco Bell decides to adopt a new tapas menu as part of its business