Published March 3, 2017

5 new ways to menu comfort classics

Today’s college and university students demand customized foods, but they also seek out innovative riffs on familiar dishes, cooking comfort food is an area of opportunity for college & university operators. Read on to learn why these young adults insist on different cuisine than the norm.

Key Takeaways:

  • Some 51% of Gen Zers say the ability to customize is important when choosing a limited-service restaurant, and 49% of them say the same about full-service restaurants, according to Technomic’s 2016 Generational Consumer Trend Report.
  • More than half of Gen Zers (59%) say they like trying new flavors from time to time.
  • Breakfast is big on commercial menus, of course. And savory breakfast items are growing in popularity as operators look for new ways to present all-day breakfast.

“Today’s college and university students demand customization, but they also seek out creative riffs on familiar dishes, making comfort food an area of opportunity for college & university operators.”

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