8 Ways to Sell More Snacks

8 Ways to Sell More Snacks

Firehouse Subs

To boost traffic between 2 and 5 p.m., the chain launched a small sub that’s exactly half the length of its medium-sized sandwiches.

8 Ways to Sell More Snacks

Shareables and Samplers

Sports bars and many casual-dining concepts are big on shareable snacks, such as nachos, cheese fries, pretzels or chips with dip, garlic knots and other group eats.

B Dubs has a shareable menu section with sampler selections for snackers.

Consumers in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East have a long tradition of snacking on the go from street carts, outdoor kiosks and market stalls.

Lazy Dog jumped on the street food trend by naming one of its snacks Roasted Street Carrots.

Food and drink specials are offered in this chain’s Firebar and patio from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. and 9 p.m.-closing every day.

The “snack kings” that stand out among restaurant chains not only understand snackers’ behaviors, they are tuned into the top snacking trends. Here’s how to tap into those trends and sell more snacks.

Of the consumers surveyed for Technomic’s report, 34% say they are snacking on healthier foods compared to 2016, and 25% plan to snack more healthfully in the next 12 months.

Portability and healthy options are important drivers, with 27% of consumers saying they would purchase to-go snack boxes that are made fresh daily.

Naked Chicken Chips were launched as an LTO at Taco Bell, but like many of this chain’s most popular items, it returned again and may eventually make it to the regular menu.

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