Menu Tracking Track menu items over time to spot trends in pricing, plating, preparation and more. Menu Comparison Check how a specific restaurant’s menus compare to others within its segment. Foodservice News Stay in touch with the Snapshot newsletter for a look at how the top news items are impacting the foodservice industry. Insight Library Examine quantitative analysis of trending flavors, ingredients, and dishes as they pertain to a range of food and drink categories. 500+QSR or Fast casual operators 300+Fine dining operators 550+ Family, midscale or casual dining operators 50Convenience stores Coverage Mintel Mintel Insights monitors US foodservice across 1,500 restaurants and retail outlets, collects 8,000 menus with more than 750,000 items added quarterly. Analyst insight Expert foodservice analysts combine quantitative menu data and trends with industry knowledge and consumer and market research to provide commentary on hot topics and key category analysis. LTO Tracker A monthly look at menu items that are promotional, seasonal, or in testing, including social media analysis and historical data. Flavors and ingredients reports A look at up-and-coming flavors and ingredients used in various dishes and dayparts. Alerts Alerts can be set for email notifications when new content is available in the Insight Library, a dashboard or free-text search. Search and filter Results include areas where the keyword is found throughout the site as a restaurant name, menu item dish, etc. Industry Coverage Restaurant Types Chain Restaurants – Restaurants with more than six units Independents – Restaurants with 1-6 units Nationally Recognized – Independent, innovative chef-owned restaurants Beverage – Restaurants with a focus on beverages such as Starbucks, Jamba Juice and bars Top 100 Chains – The largest chains based on unit size in the US Beverage operators Dessert operators Restaurant Segments Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) – Low price point, counter service/drive thru service format, no table service, focus on fast, easy and portable food Fast Casual Restaurant – higher check average/price point than QSR with an emphasis on more upscale decor Family/Midscale Dining – Table service, family-oriented establishments with moderate price points. Limited or no alcohol Casual Dining – Table service, higher price points, emphasis on decor, alcohol service Fine/Upscale/Gourmet – Higher price point and quality of food, table service and sophisticated decor Convenience stores – Retails a limited line of goods, primarily groceries and ready-to-consume beverages and snacks and may serve made-to-order food or beverage Categories Appetizers and Small Plates Baked Goods Beef Beer Burgers Carbonated Soft Drinks Chicken Cocktails Coffee Dairy Desserts Fruits International Cuisines Pasta Pizza Plant-based Proteins Pork Salad Sandwiches and Wraps Sauces, Dips, and Spreads Seafood Smoothies and Shakes Soup Spirits Tea Vegetables Wine
