Lunch combo meals have been a popular menu item for years, with more than 80% of operators offering them. While many offerings remain the same for years at restaurants, there are some trends that operators should be aware of. Learn more about this menu juggernaut, including who’s ordering them, what they like to order and how to make them stand out from the competition.
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These small concepts are still proving out their ideas, but each shows promise as a potential candidate for the next generation of emerging chains.