Snacking occasions are driving growth among restaurants and offering a new daypart for off-peak hours in early afternoons and late night. J&J Snack Foods, originally known for its iconic SuperPretzel® has evolved into a total solution provider for snacking and frozen beverages. Few companies offer so many #1 brands that your customers know and love. Now, as you sprint toward late summer and game day menus for the fall now is a great time to get to know today’s J&J Snack Foods and the trends that makes this company your go-to source for profitability.
Bite-Size Indulgence
All the indulgence with less guilt for a group of friends is a prescription for profit as a snack, an appetizer or a side. That’s where J&J Snack Foods solutions shine. New SuperPretzel Bavarian Pretzel Bites or Pretzel Sticks offer a labor-saving thaw-and-serve or heat-and-serve solution. Add some custom sauces for an upcharge and a selection of beverages and you have menu items destined for profit.
Global & Regional Flavors Are Key
Especially among Gen Zs and Millennials there continues a fascination with global flavors. Churros are a great example. According to Datassential, churro menuing is up 31% since 2020 and projects continued growth through 2027. J&J Snack Foods ¡Hola! Churros® is America’s #1 foodservice brand with a variety of shapes, sizes and fillings. Ideal as a snack or mini dessert, they can be prepped easily in an oven, deep fryer or air fryer. Add a few nostalgic and colorful sprinkles or use chocolate or caramel syrup or ice cream and you instantly add price and cravability to this extraordinary global favorite. Sharable ¡Hola! Churro bites and churro fries are a great option for grab & go, takeout or catering applications.
The Funnel Cake Factory® is another J&J Snack Foods brand offering nostalgic recollections of a county fair that is a perfect treat. Funnel Cake Fries are a perfect sharable dessert. Add some sliced fruit, whipped topping and maple syrup for dipping and you have a menu winner so cravable you’ll want to post it on social to lure customers into your restaurants.
Nostalgic Flavors With A Twist
Nostalgic frozen treats are perfect for consumers seeking comfort with brands and flavors that Let The Kid Out®. Few brands illicit the nostalgia and fun as ICEE®, SLUSH PUPPiE® and Dippin’ Dots®. As demonstrated at the recent National Restaurant Show, ICEE sprinkled with other childhood favorites, such as NERDS® and other candies, drew crowds of operators seeking a unique treat that let their kid out.
More and more operators are discovering how Dippin’ Dots can delight customers in multiple applications such as a snack or dessert. For truly heating up your restaurant sales, this #1 brand chills out customers at -40 degrees.
Make This Year Your Best For Snack Success
J&J Snack Foods offers the most complete line of beloved brands that are easy to prep and serve to drive snack and dessert occasion for your menu. Request your free sample of some of the company’s top selling items, or contact your J&J Snack Foods Sales Representative now.