Industry Insights A roundup of noteworthy foodservice findings for the week of March 22, 2021
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Industry Insights A roundup of noteworthy foodservice findings for the week of March 22, 2021
I G N I TE C O M PAN Y
Red Robin Unveils
RED ROBIN U.S. SAME-STORE SALES
YEAR-OVER-YEAR CHANGE %
Three Virtual Brands
Red Robin announced three new virtual Red Robin joins several other top
brands to bolster its off-premise sales. chains that integrated virtual brands into
The Wing Dept., Fresh Set and Chicken their repertoire in the past year. Chili’s,
Sammy’s, all delivery-only, will offer an Applebee’s, Chuck E. Cheese and Dog
array of options straight from Red Haus are among those that adopted
Robin’s menu, as well as items not virtual brands in 2020 in the wake of -20.8%
previously featured in stores. COVID-19 restrictions.
-25.1%
Same-store sales were down 28.5% for
Red Robin in 2020, consistent with its -29.0% -28.5%
fourth quarter decline of 29.0%. In
2019, the casual-dining chain saw a
same-store sales decline of 0.6%.
-41.4%
Q1 2020 Q2 2020 Q3 2020 Q4 2020 2020 Total
Sources: Technomic Ignite company data
© 2021 Technomic, Inc. 2I G N I TE M E N U KEY FINDINGS
Key Findings From Chicken is the fastest-growing
protein on limited-service restaurant
Our New Menu
breakfast menus, up 30.8% year
over year
Brazilian flavors are the fastest-
Report
growing global flavors on lunch and
dinner full-service restaurant
menus, at 5.6% year-over-year
growth
Technomic released a new State of the many of the trends and directions of the
Menu report, highlighting growing data may continue for the foreseeable Overall, 37% of best-in-class LTOs
ingredients, dishes, drinks and flavors future. Our many learnings from the had brand mentions, proving that
on menus; trend predictions that will data and analysis—which are reflected consumers find this appealing
surface this year; and insights into best- in the key themes and recommended
in-class, limited-time offers. actions—are essential for our clients to LSR breakfast and lunch/dinner
Foodservice occasions are drastically be able to plan for the year ahead. menus and FSR breakfast and
evolving, and this report provides lunch/dinner menus all saw item
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crucial details on how leading count declines year over year
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restaurant operators are pivoting their
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menu innovation plans in
details.
unprecedented ways.
Taking a look back is crucial to
understanding how the industry has
changed and where we’re headed.
We’re still not out of this pandemic, so
Source: Technomic Ignite menu data featuring the State of the Menu report
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© 2021 Technomic, Inc. 3I G N I TE C O N S U M E R
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTORS FOR VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN
OPTIONS/SUBSTITUTES IN A DISH WOULD YOU BE MOST LIKELY TO
Preferred Protein
ORDER AT LEAST OCCASIONALLY?
45%
Substitutes
Vegetable-based 37%
48%
40%
Plant-based 50%
Protein substitutes continue to trend on RECOMMENDED ACTION
menus and expand into new categories. 35%
Identify protein preferences by
Protein substitutes vary widely in their
demographic to help create menu and 31%
ingredients, but vegetable-based Overall
marketing strategies that resonate well
descriptors lead in appeal, especially Meatless 23% 18-34
with the core customer base. Offering
with older consumers.
multiple types of protein substitutes 35% 35+
Age differences play a role in these from vegetable-forward dishes to plant-
preferences, with younger consumers based meat alternatives can help 20%
driving appeal for plant-based claims. maximize appeal across ages.
Addressing differences in preference Meat-free 23%
will be critical for operators to 19%
implement new proteins successfully.
16%
Imitation meat 20%
13%
Base: 1,032 consumers who ever eat vegetarian or vegan dishes
Source: Technomic Ignite consumer data and the Technomic 2021 Center of the Plate: Seafood & Vegetarian
Consumer Trend Report
© 2021 Technomic, Inc. 4G L O B AL F O O D S E RV I C E N AV I G ATO R
Retro Collabs Grow
Creative collaborations have been a In the United States, Pizza Hut
global trend for several years. Now, as introduced a new Pac-Man pizza box
many consumers seek reconnection to that guests can interact with using their
pre-pandemic normalcy, restaurants are smartphones.
rolling out vintage items that shine new
And in France, casual-dining chain
light on some nostalgic brands.
Sushi Shop rolled out the Sushi Shop x
In Canada, sibling pizza purveyors Polaroid box, celebrating vivid colors on
Pizza Pizza and Pizza 73 debuted the and within the limited-edition
UNO Combo in partnership with Mattel. packaging.
It bundles pizza and drinks with a co-
Throughlines
branded deck of UNO cards in a special
package. • The brands are often tied to the
concept of simpler times
In China, PizzaMarzano held a Pac-
Man Christmas event that included • Retro collabs are often very colorful
themed pizzas and kids meals, a Pizza • Opportunity exists for an interactive
Fly video game and Pac-Man-themed component that drives engagement
restaurant decor.
• Packaging is key
Sushi Shop touts its new Polaroid box as a vintage creation that pops with color
Source: Sushi Shop France website
Source: Technomic Global Foodservice Navigator Program
© 2021 Technomic, Inc. 5COVID-19 DISRUPTION INDEX
COVID-19
PERCENT PERCENT
COVID-19 Disruption Index is Change Versus Previous Week and TOP 5 MOST DISRUPTED MARKETS DISRUPTION
CHANGE CHANGE
powered by Shortest Track, utilizing AI, Month BY INDEX POINT CHANGE INDEX
VERSUS VERSUS
(VERSUS PREVIOUS WEEK) (MAX: 1.00, HIGH
machine learning and disparate sets of Change versus previous week/month DISRUPTION)
LAST WEEK LAST MONTH
data resources to quantify the potential allows users to see if the market is
risks that U.S. businesses face from the becoming more or less disrupted over
spread of the COVID-19 virus at the time. Changes that are positive (+)
market level. show a move toward becoming 1 Springfield, Mo. 0.518 5.00% 16.38%
increasingly more impacted by COVID-
The highest index possible is 1.00, 19 (not good). Changes that are 2 Decatur, Ala. 0.523 4.91% 17.20%
which is not good and reflects markets negative (-) show a trend toward being
that are extremely disrupted. The index less impacted by COVID-19 (good).
is updated on a weekly basis. 3 Columbia, Mo. 0.575 4.25% 15.37%
Ignite Subscribers: Download full
The COVID-19 Disruption Risk Index market report 4 Montgomery, Ala. 0.680 3.57% 15.50%
shares weekly updates through a
business lens, rather than a health lens,
and incorporates more than 20 different 5 Birmingham-Hoover, Ala. 0.677 3.57% 15.55%
data signals to measure disruption and
predict future impact. These signals
include infection rates, deaths, state-
level restrictions and social distancing
requirements, population densities and
mobility, group size limitations and
lifestyle risk factors contributing to
spread. More information is available
HERE.
Notes: Data updated March 15, 2021
Source: Shortest Track
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