5 Tips for Making a Mouth-Watering Menu

interesting food service menu Creating a food service menu can be as straightforward or complicated as you make it. Many new business owners start with a handful of profitable menu items and expand the menu based on demand. It is possible to create a menu that’s both unique and profitable. Whether you’re expanding an existing food service menu, starting from scratch after an old menu soured, or taking the first steps of starting a profitable food service, these 5 tips from QNC, Inc will help your food profits soar.

5 Ways to Make a Unique Menu

  1. Start with the basics. Every menu starts somewhere. If you’re running the concession stand at a bowling alley, build your menu around basics like burgers and fries. Food trucks start with a specialty – like hot, crispy egg rolls – and expand on the theme. Check out our list of profitable menu items for a few ideas of what to serve on your starter menu.
  2. Think logistics. If you’re catering to sporting arenas, family entertainment centers, or amusement parks, choose quick snacks and finger foods. For a restaurant-style food service experience, categorize your menu into appetizers, entrees, sides, and desserts. Hundreds of food services go bankrupt because they’re not cooking the foods their consumers want.
  3. Ask around. No matter what type of food service you’re running, you can find helpful veterans at expos, through industry associations, and by word of mouth. Ask a pro why their food service thrives, and consider whether their tips will work for you.
  4. Spice it up with local favorites. Food trucks, restaurants, and snack stands that know their audience can reach levels of success no expert could predict. If you live by the shore, incorporate hot, flaky battered fish onto the menu. If you live in the southwest, try Mexican-inspired fare. Cities often have their own language when it comes to food, and unique menus appeal to customers. Listen to the cultural flavor before setting your menu in stone.
  5. If it doesn’t work, change it. The best business owners can roll with the punches. No matter how well you thought a menu item would perform, if your customers don’t eat it, it’s not worth the cost. Exchange it for another item and learn from the experience.

For great deals on ovenable foods, tips on starting a food service, or more information about our greaseless fryers, call QNC, Inc.

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