Meat and potatoes
Though many younger consumers today identify as foodies, the vast majority prefer standard meat and potatoes (a la Ruby Tuesday’s Baby Back Ribs, Seasons 52’s Homefries, etc.) at restaurants. There’s a reason the pairing is such a lure—the foods are familiar favorites. It’s no surprise that beef and pork are the sole proteins in the top 10 list for purchase intent (with the exception of one turkey mention—O’Charley’s The Club Sandwich).