Non-alcohol beverages are a vital part of foodservice. These items fetch high margins and can go a long way to boosting traffic and check averages, while helping to meet consumers’ changing needs and preferences.
Tea is one beverage already offered at many restaurants, and specialty teas and flavor variations are growing on both limited- and full-service chain menus. This is thanks to tea’s healthful profile, flavor flexibility and strength as a refreshing, low-calorie food complement. The ability to mix emerging beverage trends with current offerings like tea in a way that resonates with customers will be key to growing incremental beverage sales.