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RETRO THROWBACKS
DELIVERY 3.0
In this era of "newstalgia," everything old
Operators are taking off-premises service
is new again, according to Datassential’s
to the next level. Datassential’s 2024 “Food
2024 Food Trends report. The 1990s in
Trends” report notes that 38% of consumers
particular are making a major comeback as
want to take delivery of their food in less
Millennials and Gen Xers look back to the
than 30 minutes. That’s pretty fast — and
“good ole’ times.” From a food perspective,
that means the food prep has to be fast, but
Datassential’s report notes the growth of
also fresh. “Look for a new generation of
European classics like cassoulet and osso
combi ovens and speed ovens to continue
bucco as well as an uptick in fried foods
finding their place in today's kitchens,” the
and upscale American comfort dishes like
report states.
lobster macaroni and cheese and more.
CHANGING DEMOGRAPHICS
Two generations are rapidly changing – Gen Z aren’t kids anymore: they’re graduating from
college and making more purchasing decisions, Datassential’s 2024 “Food Trends” report
notes. “While this generation grew up glued to phones, tablets, and monitors, they are also
pushing back on it a bit — 47% say they are nervous about the future of technology, while a
third say they regularly take breaks from tech,” the report states. That’s a primo opportunity
for restaurants and foodservice operations to double down on their hospitality efforts to focus
more on the customer and the dining experience. Leveraging technology will be important for
freeing up staff to focus on customer service.
This article was repurposed with permission from Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine.
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