To stay ahead of the trends, operators are increasingly looking beyond U.S. borders for innovative ideas. A noteworthy or quirky new menu item in China or Chile can inspire a winning LTO stateside.
Technomic’s Global Foodservice Navigator Program tracks 25 countries around the world, curating the most unique and trend-forward items to emerge on chain menus. Not surprisingly, a number of recent limited-time offers and new launches were geared to consumers quarantining at home. These are eight to watch from the latest quarterly report.