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Now that we’ve moved past the half way point of 2016, it’s time to take a look at this year’s food industry trends.  Whether you’re in the restaurant, whole foods, green market, catering, bakery or produce stand industry, keeping up with food trends will help your business to thrive.  Being the first in your area to capitalize on these trends can provide you with loyal customers for years to come.  Today we take a look at 2016's biggest trends thus far.  Many of these may seem obvious, but you might be surprised about a new trend that could help to grow your business.

As with any industry, the restaurant business is constantly evolving.  Those businesses that are willing to embrace change and capitalize on new trends are pulling ahead of the competition.  Trends come and go, and sometimes old trends make a comeback.  With the restaurant industry, healthy, clean products have become popular, however, there will always be room for indulgence when dining out. In competitive restaurant industry, it’s important to stay on top of the trends, but more importantly, carving out a niche market and launching your own fads will benefit company growth.

If your restaurant has delivery service you want to get the most profit out of it since the potential sales are far reaching.Whether it's due to busy family schedules or the need to relax and not worry about cooking, more and more people are turning to delivery services for their meals. Delivery services can significantly increase restaurant revenue so it is important that you give just as much attention to this aspect of your business as you do you in house patrons.

With the summer rolling in, it may be time to spruce up your dessert menu.  Desserts can be a big money maker in the restaurant industry.  The ability to up-sell just one dessert per party can dramatically increase your restaurant revenue.  They can also be a way to create loyal customers as some patrons will visit an establishment just because they offer their favorite dessert.  The summer months offer an opportunity to create new, unique dessert items that will provide refreshment for your patrons on those warm summer nights.  Here are a few favorites, as always, your personal touch is what will make your dessert menu stand out.

Holiday’s can be a hit or miss proposition for the restaurant industry.  While some holidays may be busy, others can provide a significant slow down as potential patrons are spending time with family.  The competition for holiday business can be fierce, so it is imperative that you have a plan to maximize your revenue during this time.  The 4^th of July is a celebration of our nation’s independence.  There are some simple steps you can take to draw in customers and make this a very profitable time for your restaurant.